Uniform Patient Fee Schedule (UPFS)

The Uniform Patient Fee Schedule sets what patients pay in public hospitals, based on household income and dependants. Patients are classified into fee categories, with fully subsidised care for those with the lowest incomes. Bring proof of income and identity to your classification appointment so the correct category is applied.

Also known as: UPFS, hospital fee classification, means test

Last reviewed: 8 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.