Cover
Is there a choice of levels of cover?
Yes. On BUPA Lifeline you can select any one of three levels. Essential covers you for in-patient and day treatment to €750,000 per person per annum. Classic has a higher limit of €1,000,000 per person per year, and in addition includes specialist out-patient treatment to the value of €4500. If you purchase Gold cover the in-patient cover increases to €1,500,000 and there is also cover for seeing your family doctor to the value of €900.
What am I covered for?
You are covered for specialist in-patient treatment of acute illness and injury, and the need for surgery. On Classic and Gold, specialist out-patient treatment is covered. Additionally Gold will cover treatment from your family doctor. A detailed Membership Guide is available which explains in understandable terms the exact terms of membership.
Is dental cover included?
On Lifeline Gold only, for accident-related dental treatment.
Can I use complementary medicine?
Yes, provided that you are receiving treatment of an illness or injury which would be eligible if treated by conventional medicine.
Every year I like to have a check-up. Is this covered?
We pay up to €750 for a mammogram, PAP test, prostate cancer screening or colon cancer screening, after you have been a member of the Classic or Gold scheme for one year.
Am I covered for pregnancy and childbirth?
Yes. Under Classic cover, routine maternity receives up to €4500. Under Gold cover, the limit is €7500.
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