#Care4U
A highly cost-effective cover, designed to help our younger Members access the services and treatments they're most likely to need. All pre-existing conditions are covered. #care4U is exclusively available to participating union members of NZEI, PPTA, PSA, TEU, TIASA & ISEA, and their whānau.
Plan Benefits
What are the benefits?
A core health plan specifically contributing towards:
- Dental treatment
- Optical
- GPs and Prescriptions
- Physiotherapy, Osteopathy and Chiropractic Treatment etc
- Rongoa Maori is included from 01.04.2024.
- Pre-existing conditions are covered
Please note waiting periods apply. To find out more, see the benefits below.
For full details on the terms and conditions, please refer to the HCP #Care4U booklet here
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Dental Treatment
Includes dental examinations, x-rays, cleaning/polishing performed by a Dentist, Oral Surgeon or Dental Hygienist. Includes fillings and teeth extraction (excluding wisdom teeth) performed by a Dentist or Oral Surgeon. Includes periodontic and endodontic treatment.
Crowns, dental implants and dentures are not included. Prescribed medicines are not included. Veneers, gold fillings or other forms of cosmetic dentistry are not included. Orthodontic treatment is not included (refer Orthodontic Benefit).
Waiting period:
6 months
Benefit maximum:
50% up to $250 -
Complementary Medical
Physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy, podiatry, acupuncture, naturopathy, homeopathy, psychology, psychotherapy, counselling, drug and alcohol therapy, dietitian and nutritionist consultations, lymphoedema therapy, allergy testing and chelation therapy, audiology, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, infertility/sterilisation. Rongoa Maori is included from 01.04.2024.
Waiting period:
3 months
Benefit maximum:
50% up to $250 -
Medical, Specialists and Tests
Prescription medicines and laboratory tests ($10 per item limit), GP visits, Specialist consultations and diagnostic tests including: X-rays, Ultrasound (not obstetric), mammograms, prostate checks, and skin checks (not mole mapping). Ambulance fees. Flu vaccinations (all other vaccinations excluded).
Waiting period:
3 months
Benefit maximum:
50% up to $250 -
Optical
Optometrist eye examinations, prescription glasses and contact lenses. The effective date for the claim is the date of the prescribing eye examination, not the date of purchase or supply of the prescription glasses or contact lenses.
Waiting period:
6 months
Benefit maximum:
50% up to $250
Our Health bundle
Activate GoodForYou and Clearhead to complete your healthcare plan
When you take out one of UniMed's Primary Care Plans through us, it includes free access to our GoodForYou Wellbeing program and Clearhead's digital mental wellbeing app.
To make sure you maximise the benefit from our bundled health offer you need to register and activate your accounts with them.
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GoodForYou
A comprehensive online wellbeing program that provides tools and support to improve your health and wellbeing and rewards you for making healthier choices.
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Clearhead
A digital platform to proactively support your mental health through evidence-based self help digital tools, resources and timely access to therapists ensuring they can easily access the help you need - when you need it.
Plus unlock more benefits
As a UniMed policy holder you can take advantage of their Membership offers too from their healthcare partners below:-
Free Mental Health Support
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20% off MoleMap checkups
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Free Hearing Checkups
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Exclusive Snap Fitness Offers
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Specsavers Discounts
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10% off First Aid Training Courses
UNIMED'S FINANCIAL RATING: A (Excellent)
Union Medical Benefits Society Limited (UniMed) has been given an A (Excellent) insurer financial rating by AM Best. AM Best’s ratings are as follows: Secure: A++, A+ (Superior); A, A- (Excellent); B++, B+ (Good) Vulnerable: B, B- (Fair); C++, C+ (Marginal); C, C- (Weak); D (Poor); E (Under Regulatory Supervision); F (In Liquidation); S (Suspended).