Physiotherapy for Bupa Members in Seaton
Bupa accepted — claim on the spot
Bupa members welcome, claiming on the spot — with one thing said plainly.
Bupa members are welcome at UpPlus Physiotherapy and can claim their rebate on the spot through HICAPS, the same as members of any other fund.
One thing worth saying plainly rather than burying: we are not currently a Bupa Members First provider. Members First is Bupa's preferred network, and members treated inside it usually receive a higher benefit. You can still claim with us and many Bupa members do — but on most policies your gap here will be a little higher than at a Members First clinic. You should know that before you book, not after.
If that matters to you, Bupa's website lists Members First physios near you. If what matters more is seeing the same physiotherapist every visit at a clinic five minutes away, we would be glad to look after you.
Claiming your Bupa rebate at UpPlus
We claim at reception through HICAPS, so your Bupa rebate is deducted immediately and you pay only the difference by card. Nothing is posted, nothing is reimbursed weeks later, and you leave with the claim already settled.
- Bring your fund card — the physical card or the one in your fund's app.
- No referral required. Physiotherapy is a direct-access profession in Australia.
- Pay the gap only, by card, on the day.
- Tell us if you are near your annual limit so we can plan treatment around it.
Our fees and item numbers
| Item | Consultation | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 500 |
Assessment consultation
Your first visit: history, physical assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
On your statement: ASSMENT CONSULT
|
$98 |
| 505 |
Subsequent consultation
A standard follow-up visit.
On your statement: SUB CONSULT
|
$79 |
| 506 |
Long subsequent consultation (2 areas)
A longer follow-up where more than one area is treated.
On your statement: LONG CONS 2A
|
$89 |
Fees are current at the date of publication and may change. Your rebate depends on your level of extras cover, your annual limit and any waiting periods, so the gap you pay is set by your fund, not by us. Your fund can confirm your exact rebate before you attend.
New patients can also use our initial consultation offer — terms are on that page.
How Bupa extras handle physiotherapy
Your Bupa extras rebate for physiotherapy applies wherever you are treated by a registered physiotherapist. Network membership changes the size of the benefit, not your eligibility — that distinction is the one most people get wrong, and it stops a lot of members from seeking treatment at a clinic that would suit them better.
Bupa's extras tiers set both a benefit per consultation and an annual limit, and many policies pay a higher amount on the first visit of the calendar year. The Bupa app shows your remaining limit. If you are within a couple of visits of it, tell us — we can adjust how we space your treatment rather than letting you discover it at reception.
Claiming with Bupa at UpPlus
We swipe your card at reception, the rebate is deducted immediately, and you pay the remainder by card. Nothing is posted and nothing is reimbursed weeks later. If you would like to know your out-of-pocket in advance, Bupa can quote the benefit payable on a physiotherapy consultation for your level of cover, and we can tell you our fee — the difference between the two is what you will pay.
What we treat
Our Seaton clinic on Trimmer Parade sees back and neck pain, shoulder and knee problems, sporting injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, work injuries and persistent pain. Alongside hands-on treatment we offer dry needling, shockwave therapy and hydrotherapy, and we see patients from Grange, West Lakes, Findon, Fulham Gardens and Port Adelaide.
Bupa physiotherapy questions
Can I still claim Bupa at UpPlus?
Yes. Your extras cover for physiotherapy applies here and we process the claim on the spot. Being outside Members First affects how much Bupa pays per visit, not whether you can claim at all.
Why aren't you a Members First provider?
Members First is a contracted network, and participation is a commercial arrangement between the practice and Bupa. We are not currently part of it. If that changes we will update this page.
How much will I be out of pocket?
That depends on your extras tier and your remaining annual limit. Bupa can quote your exact rebate for a physiotherapy consultation if you call them before your appointment.
Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?
No. Physiotherapy is a primary contact profession in Australia, so you can book directly with us. A GP referral only becomes relevant when the treatment is funded by Medicare, DVA or WorkCover rather than your private extras.
What if I have already used my annual physiotherapy limit?
You can still be treated — you simply pay the full fee for those visits with no rebate. Tell us if you are close to your limit and we will plan your treatment around it, which usually means spacing visits and giving you more to do at home between them.
Do waiting periods apply to physiotherapy?
Usually yes, on a new policy or after an upgrade. Extras waiting periods for physiotherapy are commonly two months, though this varies by fund and by policy. Your fund can tell you the exact date you become eligible.
Contacting Bupa
We can tell you our fee. Only Bupa can tell you your rebate, your remaining annual limit and whether any waiting period still applies — so if you want to know your exact out-of-pocket before you book, they are the ones to ask.
Visit the Bupa websiteBupa HI Pty Ltd. UpPlus Physiotherapy is an independent practice and is not owned by or acting as an agent for any health fund.
Book with your Bupa cover
No referral needed. We claim at reception, so you pay only the gap.