Parent Boost Visitor Visa health insurance
UniMed's ParentStay Health Plan is designed specifically for Parent Boost Visitor Visa applicants and meets the visa’s insurance requirements.
It provides cover for emergency medical treatment and cancer care while in New Zealand, and includes repatriation cover if you are diagnosed with a serious illness or disability, or in the unfortunate event of death.
- ParentStay is designed to give you ongoing peace of mind. It works on an annual renewal basis, which means your cover continues year after year until the policy ends.
- UniMed also offers supplementary Active Benefits and Active Care services, included in your cover.
The Parent Boost Visitor Visa was created to support family connection by allowing parents to stay in New Zealand for up to 10 years. A requirement of the visa is insurance; this is to help manage demand on New Zealand's healthcare system. Like most insurance, ParentStay is designed to cover the unexpected and it is an expectation of the visa that any non-essential medical treatment is not undertaken in New Zealand
To be eligible for a ParentStay policy, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be approved in principle for the Parent Boost Visitor Visa when applying for insurance or hold a valid Parent Boost Visitor Visa.
- Meet Immigration New Zealand’s Acceptable Standard of Health and all other requirements to apply for the Parent Boost Visitor Visa.
You will not be eligible for this Health Plan if any of the following apply:
- You are travelling against the advice of your specialist or GP
- You have ever been diagnosed with metastatic cancer
- You have been diagnosed with a terminal illness with a life expectancy of less than 24 months
- You have been diagnosed with congestive heart failure
- You have ever had a valve replacement
- You have ever had an organ transplant
- You are using home oxygen for any medical condition
- You require full-time assistance to undertake any activities of daily living.
The ParentStay Health Plan is only available to purchase through a Financial Adviser.
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What treatments are covered under ParentStay?
Tailored health insurance for people in New Zealand on the Parent Boost Visitor Visa.
Emergency Medical Care
Up to $250,000 for each Member each policy year.
Covers emergency medical treatment in a New Zealand public hospital following a medical emergency. It also covers listed treatment and expenses that occur as a direct result of the medical emergency.
Cancer Care
Up to $100,000 for each Member each policy year.
Covers cancer treatment in a New Zealand public hospital following a diagnosis of cancer. It also covers listed treatment and expenses that occur as a direct result of the cancer diagnosis.
Medical Repatriation
Up to $250,000 for each Member per policy lifetime.
Covers the cost to return you to your country of origin if you are diagnosed with a serious illness or disability and are medically fit to travel. It also covers the cost for one nominated family member to travel with you.
Return of Remains
Up to $50,000 for each Member per policy lifetime.
Covers the cost to return your remains to your country of origin in the event of your death, if your family chooses to do so.
Mental Health
Up to $1,000 for each Member each policy year.
Covers consultations with a psychiatrist, psychologist, psychotherapist or counsellor.
Why choose UniMed?
Since 1979, UniMed has been helping hard-working Kiwis and their families to access and fund the healthcare they need, when they need it. As a mutual society, we exist for our Members – not shareholders.
- One of New Zealand’s leading not-for-profit health insurers
- Strong service reputation with responsive claims support
- Clear structure and upfront underwriting - no surprises at claim time
UniMed also offers supplementary Active Benefits and Active Care services included in your cover:
- Annual flu vaccine
- Skin checks through the SkinVision app
- Nutrition consults
- Fitness and recovery consults
- Ask a GP online service
- Cancer coaching program
FAQ: ParentStay
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Additional benefits included in cover
Active Benefits and Active Care services
Important information
Terms and Conditions
The ParentStay Health Plan document includes the policy Terms and Conditions and eligibility criteria. Please note that the Rules of UniMed also apply. Personal exclusions relating to pre-existing conditions may also apply and these will be noted on your UniMed Membership Certificate following application.