Parent Boost Visa Insurance Plan
Uni-Care can arrange insurance for parents of New Zealand residents or citizens on a Parent Boost Visa, who have come to New Zealand for a short visit or extended stay to visit their children.
Our insurance plans cover you for unexpected or emergency medical treatment including hospitalisation or surgery and provide peace of mind with cover for ongoing cancer treatment, repatriation and return of remains.
With Parent Boost Visa insurance, you can be confident you're meeting Immigration New Zealand's visa insurance requirements and have the benefit of health insurance while visiting your children and grandchildren in New Zealand.
Who is Parent Boost Visa insurance for?
Parent Boost Visa insurance is designed for parents who want to spend extended time in New Zealand or visit frequently with their children who are New Zealand citizens or residents.
If you’re applying for a Parent Boost Visa, Immigration New Zealand requires you to have health insurance during your stay. This cover ensures peace of mind by protecting you from unexpected medical costs while enjoying time with family.
The cover is tied to the length of your Parent Boost Visa, subject to policy terms and conditions. Whether you’re planning a short visit, a longer stay, or many visits while you have the Parent Boost Visa, this insurance helps you meet visa requirements and safeguards your health throughout your time in New Zealand.
Key benefits
An overview of the Parent Boost Visa insurance key benefits are listed below. Terms and conditions apply so please contact us to find out about full coverage and policy wordings.
Emergency medical care
If you unexpectedly become ill or require urgent treatment while in New Zealand, the policy covers qualifying medical costs up to $250,000 per year. This includes hospital admission, surgery, prescriptions, diagnostic tests, and specialist appointments.
Cancer treatment
Reasonable costs of cancer treatment in a New Zealand public hospital, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and related hospital expenses, up to $100,000 per year.
Repatriation
If you need to return to your home country due to serious illness or injury, the policy provides up to $250,000 for travel costs for you and, where necessary, an accompanying family member.
Return of remains
In the unfortunate event of death, the policy offers up to $50,000 to assist with returning your remains to your home country or contributing to funeral costs in New Zealand.
Parent Boost Visa cover is underwritten by the New Zealand licenced insurer UniMed assessed by AM Best, a global credit rating agency, to have a Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent)which meets the Parent Boost Visa credit rating requirements.
Policy wording
Contact us for full details of coverage, terms and conditions and to get a quote.
Things you should know
Yes. Immigration New Zealand requires all Parent Boost Visa applicants to have health insurance for the duration of their visits to New Zealand.
The policy is linked to the length of your Parent Boost Visa, subject to terms and conditions such as your payment of premiums.
It includes emergency medical care, cancer treatment, repatriation, and return of remains. Optional cover for certain pre-existing conditions may be available.
Cover for pre-existing conditions is not automatic. It may be available on application for an additional premium, subject to approval.
Yes. If you become seriously ill or injured and need to return home, repatriation costs are covered up to the policy limit.
The policy provides financial assistance for returning your remains to your home country or contributing to funeral costs in New Zealand.
Yes. You can access approved medical providers in New Zealand. Some treatments may require prior approval.
Uni-Care's insurance plans are specially designed to suit the needs of international travellers, with our emergency assistance and claims teams here to support you if the unexpected happens.
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