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Primary Care Extra

Get up to $2,200 of benefits* per year, from just $7.40** per week.

Please note waiting periods apply. See below

For full details on the terms and conditions, please refer to the HCP Primary Care Extra Policy Document. 

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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. Veneers, gold fillings or other forms of cosmetic dentistry are not included. Prescribed medicines are not included. Orthodontic treatment is not included (refer Orthodontic Benefit).

    Waiting period: 
    6 months
    Benefit maximum:
    50% up to $350

  • Medical, Specialists and Tests

    Prescription medicines and laboratory tests ($20 per item limit), GP visits, Specialist consultations and diagnostic tests including: X-rays, Ultrasound (not obstetric), mammograms, prostate checks, and skin checks. Mole Mapping is included.  Ambulance fees. Travel/consultations, Flu vaccinations and other vaccinations are included (subject to a Sub-limit of 50% reimbursement of actual costs incurred up to $100 per Calendar Year).

    Waiting period:
    3 months
    Benefit maximum:
    50% up to $1000

  • 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 $500

  • 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 $350

  • Hospital Treatment

    A contribution towards the cost of private hospital treatment. Includes surgeon’s fee, anaesthetist’s fee and private hospital charges. Oral surgery is not included under this benefit. Benefit maximum: 50% up to a max of $1000pa. Includes reimbursement of excess on eligible hospital cover policies ($500 maximum per calendar year or claiming year). For excess reimbursement, cover applies to oral surgery excesses. 

    Waiting period: 
    3 months

  • Major Diagnostic Imaging

    A contribution towards the cost of CT scans, CAT scans, MRI scans and Angiograms.

    Waiting period: 
    6 months
    Benefit maximum: 
    50% up to $600

  • Medical Appliance

    Specified items prescribed by a GP, Specialist or Hospital. Includes: hearing aids, prosthesis (not related to surgery), toric and irlen lenses,  aids for the control of diabetes or lung disease, Epipens, Mirena, CPAP Machine/Mask, compression stockings/sleeves, specially made footwear (excluding inserts for shoes provided by a podiatrist), baby monitor or any equipment for the disabled.

    Waiting period:
    3 months
    Benefit maximum: 
    50% up to $400

  • Orthodontic Treatment

    A contribution towards the cost of orthodontic consultations and treatment for Insured Children.

    Waiting period:
    12 months
    Benefit maximum: 
    30% up to $750 per child ($1500 policy maximum for the duration of the subscriber’s membership)

  • Sick Leave Without Pay

    Where the Subscriber is required to take sick leave without pay due to illness. (See policy for full eligibility criteria).

    Waiting period:
    12 months
    Benefit maximum: 
    $50 per week plus $5 per insured child up to $60 per week, for a maximum of 26 weeks

  • Birth Grant

    A lump sum payment for each live child born to a Subscriber or their partner; or for each child adopted by a Subscriber or their partner.

    Waiting period: 
    12 months
    Benefit maximum: 
    $200

  • Bereavement Grant

    A lump sum payment on the death of an Insured Adult or Child (including still birth).

    Waiting period:
    3 months
    Benefit maximum: 
    $1000

Terms and conditions
 
(*) Benefit amounts are compiled from a core health plan specifically contributing towards Dental treatment, Optical, GPs & Prescriptions and Complimentary Medical benefits e.g. Physiotherapy, Osteopathy and Chiropractic treatment. If your quote is for a couple or a family, the benefit figure is per annum, and covers each Adult on the plan. The benefits for children cover the children on the plan collectively.
 
(**) This is the weekly premium paid by a single insured adult aged between 18 and 45, as at 01 April 2025.
 
(***) The Primary Care Extra plan can also be linked with an approved Hospital Cover policy to provide cover for expensive hospital treatment and take advantage of excess reimbursement ($500 maximum applies).
 
Primary Care Extra is underwritten by Union Medical Benefits Society Ltd (UniMed). Any cover issued in response to this application is subject to the terms and conditions contained in the relevant policy documentation and UniMed’s Conditions of Membership.

We may receive a compensation payment from UniMed when you obtain this policy through your membership of HealthCarePlus. This enables us to provide you with Membership Benefits and the management of the charitable grants.
 

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).