Winter has arrived, bringing flu season with it. The most effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones from influenza is to get a flu shot. The flu vaccine is available at healthcare providers and pharmacies. It’s free for people at higher risk of getting sick. If you aren’t eligible for a free one, UniMed reimburses flu shots up to $30 per person, per year (1 July to 30 June)1.
Vaccinations can provide several benefits, including:
1. The offer is valid for UniMed Members with active polices only. Consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice.
2. Benefits of immunisation. Health New Zealand. Te Whatu Ora.
Getting reimbursed for a flu shot is simple. Submit a claim through your portal along with your invoice. Flu shots are a simple yet effective way to reduce your risk of getting sick and spreading the flu to others. Help protect your own health, your whānau and your community.
After your team has had their flu shots, just provide UniMed with a schedule showing the employees' information below:
We’ll cross-reference this with your group’s UniMed Members and reimburse you directly if their policies are current. Please send your group claim to claims@unimed.co.nz.
UniMed is a not-for-profit, member-focused organisation which specialises in providing health insurance and wellbeing plans and services to the employees of many of New Zealand’s best-known companies.
With an A (Excellent) financial strength rating from AM Best and a strong balance sheet, UniMed has a real focus on caring for our customers and delivering exceptional services so that UniMed Members can stay in lifelong good health.
Our vision is to enable healthier, happier people so our nation can thrive. Our goal is to be a preferred and trusted health, safety and wellbeing partner of New Zealand businesses and their people and whānau.