How Does BUPA Blua Work for International Students?
Blua is a practical tool that allows ONLINE medical consultations, facilitating access to healthcare for international students and ensuring that your health is up to date in an easy and convenient way.
How Does BUPA (Blua) Online Consultation Work for International Students?
When you are studying in Australia on a student visa, one of your visa requirements is to have OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover), which covers a wide range of health services. Among the health service providers that international students can access, BUPA offers the Blua telemedicine service, which allows quick and convenient online consultations. Below, we explain how this service works.
What is Blua?
Blua is BUPA's telemedicine service, which enables online consultations for:
– Common health problems: Get medical help for issues that may not require an in-person consultation, such as coughs, sore throats, headaches, or infections.
– Prescriptions and referrals: Request prescription renewals, referrals to another doctor, or blood and imaging tests (such as X-rays).
– Medical certificates: Request medical certificates if you are sick and need to take time off work or studies to recover.
How to book an online consultation with Blua?
To book an online consultation with Blua, you have two options: via the MyBupa app or the BUPA website.
Via the MyBupa app: Download the MyBupa app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
Log in with your OSHC insurance details.
Access the Blua option in the telemedicine menu and choose the most convenient doctor and time.
Via the BUPA website: Access the BUPA website and log in to your account.
After logging in, go to the health services section and choose Blua to book your online consultation, just as you would through the app.
Fill in health information: Before confirming the consultation, you will need to describe your symptoms, which helps the doctor prepare for the consultation.
Conduct the online consultation: At the scheduled time, connect with the doctor via the provided link by video or phone, according to your preference.
Are Blua consultations free?
Blua consultations are generally covered by OSHC.
