by UprotectNz | Jul 5, 2022 | Health Insurance
During a pandemic is when you truly need medical insurance Acute medical conditions, including life-threatening Covid-19 infections, are dealt with by the public health system. So why is medical insurance particularly important during a pandemic? Private medical...
by UprotectNz | Mar 29, 2022 | Health Insurance
Protecting yourself while you’re healthy! The New Zealand health care system has been the source of ongoing disagreement over many years, much of which has come from the perspectives of the various participants in the health care industry. There has been a lot of...
by UprotectNz | Dec 14, 2021 | Health Insurance
Insurance: the importance of full and accurate disclosure The whole basis of the relationship between the parties to a life and health insurance contract is founded on the legal doctrine of uberrimae fidei which requires both parties to exercise the utmost good faith...
by UprotectNz | Dec 7, 2021 | Health Insurance
There are a wide range of medical insurance plans in the market, each structured in a way to meet differing levels of need and premium costs. One type is the Shared Cover medical plan offered by Southern Cross (e.g. RegularCare). Shared Cover equals 80% / 20% Shared...
by UprotectNz | Mar 22, 2021 | Health Insurance
Is Preventative Mastectomy for Breast Cancer Covered by Medical Insurance? It is estimated that one in eight women, or approximately 12%, will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. However, women with certain genetic mutations have a higher lifetime risk...
by UprotectNz | Dec 23, 2020 | Health Insurance
The cost of life-saving cancer drugs CAN be covered by medical insurance While recently enjoying a Sunday-morning coffee at Millies in Millwater on the Hibiscus Coast, I read in the Herald on Sunday the very sad story of a fit, non-smoker who was diagnosed with stage...
