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Insurance

Eligibility for Health Services

Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly-funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on their website at http://www.moh.govt.nz.

Accident Insurance:

The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at http://www.acc.co.nz.

Medical and Travel Insurance:

International students (including group students) must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.

Proof of Medical and Travel Insurance needs to be sent to the College before the student leaves their home country. Policies must show a start & end date and life insurance is not an acceptable alternative.

Here is a list of the minimum requirements for appropriate medical and travel insurance cover:

• Medical expenses (comprehensive cover including - emergency medical treatment, dental treatment and mental health services).

• Evacuation and repatriation to your home country

• Cancellation and changes to planned journey

• Personal accident

• Personal liability

• Money and travel documents

• Baggage and personal items

• Rental car excess

• Fire Damages and related loss of property