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Since January 2025, our members have been reimbursed over $4million by Unimed for Primary Care plan claims:
$471,390 for Dental
$432,512 for Optical
$1,848,570 for Medical, Specialists and Tests
$557,111 for Complementary Medical
$184,034 for Hospital Treatment
$123,349 for Hospital Excess Reimbursement
$102,806 for Major Diagnostic Imaging
$45,439 for Medical Appliance
$33,505 for Orthodontic Treatment
$36,583 for Mental Health Consultation
$61,000 for Bereavement Grant
$11,800 for Birth Grant

PRIMARY CARE

Covering day-to-day healthcare costs

Making primary healthcare more affordable

Primary health care services are a vital part of our health system that not enough New Zealanders, take advantage of. From GP visits, to early consultations, screenings, treatments, and tests across a wide range of health areas, primary healthcare interventions can often be the difference between catching a problem early or facing more serious impacts, and costs, later on.

Check out your options below:

  • Primary Care Extra

    The most comprehensive ‘day-to-day’ package - get cover up to $2,200 collectively for dental, optical, GP costs, specialist & tests, mole mapping, vaccinations, complementary medical and more from just $7.40* per week.

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  • Primary Care

    An entry level day-to-day health support - get cover up to $1,400 collectively for optical, GP cost, specialist & tests, complementary medical and more from just $4.25* per week. 

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  • #Care4U

    Cost efficient cover, for the things you really need - get cover up to $1,000 collectively for dental, optical, GP costs, specialist & test, and complementary medical from just $4.67* per week.

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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.
Compare the three Primary Care plans and get a quote

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

About UniMed

 

UniMed is a not-for-profit, member-focused organisation that specializes in providing affordable health insurance and wellbeing services to all New Zealanders.

UniMed cares about keeping people well, helping them live happier, longer lives.  As a home-grown organisation they have a vested interest in supporting Aotearoa to becoming a healthy, resilient and thriving nation.

UniMed has been covering Kiwi workers for more than 40 years, with over 100,000 people enjoying memberships with them.

Like HealthCarePlus, UniMed was established by Unions to provide its Members with health insurance benefits. UniMed’s ownership structure aligns with Members’ interests as there is an unwavering focus on making decisions in the best interests of Members, rather than profit. 

Financial Rating is 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).

 

Terms and Conditions

(*) This is the weekly premium paid by a single insured adult aged between 18 and 45, as at 01 April 2025.

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.