Insurance & Legal Information

If you, or your carers, are not able to work due to your cancer diagnosis, you may be eligible for government support. See Financial Support & Assistance page to find out more information.

Other sources of financial assistance you may be able to access are:

Health insurance

New Zealand's healthcare system is a mix of public and private care, with universal access to publicly funded services for residents. The public system provides a wide range of services, including primary care, hospital services, specialist care, often at low or no cost. 

Private healthcare operates alongside the public system, offering additional options for those who choose to pay for private insurance or services. If you have health insurance you may be able to access private healthcare for some consultations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.

New Zealand's public health system can sometimes mean extended waiting times for diagnostics and access to specialists and access to medicines that are funded.

Private healthcare usually means that you may be able to access diagnostics and specialists sooner than through the public health system and, depending on your cover, access to unfunded medicines that are approved in New Zealand.

Other insurance

You may have other insurance that you have paid into yourself, such as life insurance, income protection, mortgage protection or critical illness protection, that may provide funds to support you through this time. You may also be able to access life insurance payments early if diagnosed with a critical or terminal illness.

Our partners PIC Insurance Brokers offer health and life insurance policies. You can find out about it here.

Kiwisaver

If you have Kiwisaver, in certain circumstances, you can apply to withdraw a one-off lump some of money to help you through a difficult time. Click here to find out more information.