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What are the benefits?

Get up to $2,200 of benefits* collectively for optical, GP cost, specialist & tests, and complementary medical. 

Plus many more benefits from just $7.40** per week. Get a quote for Primary Care Extra now

Plan Benefits

What are the benefits?

A plan including all the benefits of Primary Care plus:

  • Dental Treatment
  • Vaccinations
  • Increased limits on some Primary Care benefits
  • Rongoa Maori is included from 01.04.2024
  • Mole Mapping 
  • Pre-existing conditions are covered
  • Free access to our personalised wellbeing program

Please note No-Claiming Period apply. To find out more, see the benefits below.

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

  • 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).

    No-Claiming 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).

    No-Claiming 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.

    No-Claiming 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.

    No-Claiming 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. 

    No-Claiming Period: 
    3 months

  • Major Diagnostic Imaging

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

    No-Claiming 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.

    No-Claiming Period:
    3 months
    Benefit maximum: 
    50% up to $400

  • Orthodontic Treatment

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

    No-Claiming 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).

    No-Claiming 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.

    No-Claiming Period: 
    12 months
    Benefit maximum: 
    $200

  • Bereavement Grant

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

    No-Claiming Period:
    3 months
    Benefit maximum: 
    $1000

Active Benefits

Additional Wellbeing Services

With all UniMed Primary Care Plans, you get access to these additional services at no additional cost designed to support your health and wellbeing, preventing illness, building resilience, and making it easier to take action when it matters most.

  • Bowel Screening Kits

    Catch early signs of bowel cancer from home.
  • Flu Vaccinations

    Prevent seasonal illness with annual flu shots.
  • Skin Checks

    Detect skin cancer early and accurately with the SkinVision mobile app.
  • Nutrition Coaching

    One-on-one virtual sessions to help you build energy, manage weight, and stay on track.
  • Fitness Coaching

    One-on-one virtual sessions with fitness experts to understand your specific situation and your fitness goals.
  • Ask a GP

    Simple, non-urgent health questions answered by a New Zealand GP, usually within 24 hours.
  • Mental Wellbeing Support

    Support for reducing stress, improving sleep, and staying active.
  • GoodForYou

    A comprehensive online wellbeing program that provides tools and support to improve your health and wellbeing and rewards you for making healthier choices.

Plus unlock more benefits

As a UniMed policy holder you can take advantage of their Membership offers too from their healthcare partners below:
  • 20% off MoleMap checkups

  • Free Hearing Checkups

  • Specsavers Discounts

Terms and conditions
 
(^) Participating Union Members of: NZEI, PPTA, ISEA, TIASA, PSA, Tertiary Education Union and any other Union approved under the EBS constitution and agreed to by the Board.
 
(*) 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).