Med Costs
Feb 9th 2016, 2:04 am
#16
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Re: Med Costs
danni I am sure that's wrong - when I signed up at my new surgery even with a work visa I was given 'resident' rates as my visa was valid for more than two years. Now I'm on a residency visa and again everything continues at 'everyday kiwi' rates.
As a side note I have $25 per week (I had terrible teeth) and $10 per fortnight APs going to my dentist and GP respectively. It helps with the bills and means I can go without worrying when I am sick. Anyone who is able to do this should ask their practice if they can.
As a side note I have $25 per week (I had terrible teeth) and $10 per fortnight APs going to my dentist and GP respectively. It helps with the bills and means I can go without worrying when I am sick. Anyone who is able to do this should ask their practice if they can.
Feb 9th 2016, 2:20 am
#17
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Location: Wellington - I miss Castles, the NHS & English school system
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Re: Med Costs
We were getting charged $70 a hit for each GP visit initially in NZ. Even me as a NZ citizen!! I tried to query with the GP admin, they stated that the NZ govt do the reciprocal funding twice per year, which meant until the funding switched over we were charged $70 per GP visit. Just something to be aware of, not sure if all GP clinics do this.
Feb 9th 2016, 7:01 pm
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Re: Med Costs
As a side note I have $25 per week (I had terrible teeth) and $10 per fortnight APs going to my dentist and GP respectively. It helps with the bills and means I can go without worrying when I am sick. Anyone who is able to do this should ask their practice if they can.
I put $35 a week that goes direct into a savings account for GP/Dentist. I have similar for our old cat for the vet Soon mounts up and helps with the bills for that no end.
