Originally Posted by kev&sarah (Post 4312055)

Having always relied on the NHS ( and not able to afford the luxury of BUPA!!), I'm interested to know what people class as priority when it comes to Health Insurance.

We have 3 kids, no illnesses that we would require cover for ( fingers crossed) & would have be looking for the most comprehensive cover we could afford, but how much would looking at? My initial search suggests around $300 per month for all of us. Does that sound right? ( By the way, we're both non smokers)

All positive & negative ( helpful tho') comments welcome. :thumbup:

Thanks
Sarah

Originally Posted by DiffordA (Post 4312458)

Ooohh, good question! This is the research I haven't got round to just yet and so I look forward to the response!

Originally Posted by kev&sarah (Post 4315295)

I keep pushing this to the top of the heap in the hope that someone might be able to help :huh: even if it's just recommended websites or personal opinion PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :eek:

Originally Posted by DiffordA (Post 4316381)

As we seem to be lacking in the advice department at the moment I have begun my research and so far I have come accross this: http://www.inform.co.nz/health-insur...FQq2SgodXFbhPQ
which may or may not prove to be useful.

It's a start at least!

Originally Posted by kev&sarah (Post 4312055)

Having always relied on the NHS ( and not able to afford the luxury of BUPA!!), I'm interested to know what people class as priority when it comes to Health Insurance.

We have 3 kids, no illnesses that we would require cover for ( fingers crossed) & would have be looking for the most comprehensive cover we could afford, but how much would looking at? My initial search suggests around $300 per month for all of us. Does that sound right? ( By the way, we're both non smokers)

All positive & negative ( helpful tho') comments welcome. :thumbup:

Thanks
Sarah

Originally Posted by Enfield (Post 4317032)

Hi Guys,
I think that the health service here is better than the Uk, the kiwis moan and say that they had to wait a few months for an op but I think the waiting time is still less than the UK.

The system is different in that you pay to see the GP (only $10 - @20) but after that you don't pay if you get refered. I think this works well as it keeps a lot of the time wasters away - you don't want to pay for a GP to tell you that you have a cold so you don't waste their time.

I went to the hospital a couple of years ago with an ear problem and was looked after there and then , they kept me in over the weekend and I saw a specialist on the Monday - I thought that was good.

We have recently taken out health insurance with a good policy that covers all events after the GP ie hospital visits, ops etc. but we did not go for the dental option. It costs $40 every two weeks - we are both fit non smokers 38 and 40 years old, however I think that they loaded the policy a bit as I have cancer in my family.

Hope this helps

Cheers

Darren

Originally Posted by mcuddy1 (Post 4317129)

Hi guys
750-800£ a year 2 adults and 2 kids. Southern Cross, check their webste. Cheers

Originally Posted by kev&sarah (Post 4319529)

Found this!! worth a look for people on work visas esp.

http://www.healthinsurance.co.nz/

http://www.southerncross.co.nz/index...7-2E144EA38D84

This one gives you an good idea of what you would pay for an op.!!!:eek:

http://www.everybody.co.nz/page-56d7...e76f8301e.aspx
I'll look for more if I get a chance later.

Sarah

Originally Posted by helinuk (Post 5124513)

I'm researching health insurance for when we arrive in Oct. (we have PR ). Anyone recommend an insurance for us :)