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...
by UProtectNZ | Dec 16, 2020 | Health Insurance
How can you increase your insurance cover if you are uninsurable? On the face of it, you may think this insurance for uninsurable question is a riddle? But no, it’s not. How can that be, you ask? If you have experienced a serious illness, such as cancer, and...
by UProtectNZ | Jun 3, 2020 | Health Insurance
Can you predict the future? This seems like a silly rhetorical question, right? Yet, endeavouring to predict the future is exactly what many people seem to take a punt on, in relation to their personal family insurances. Health insurance when you’re well The ideal...
by UProtectNZ | May 20, 2020 | Health Insurance
New insurance complexities The unprecedented events associated with the current COVID-19 lockdown have, for many, raised many questions: Am I covered under my existing insurances? How will any new insurance applications be assessed? How will I manage to pay my...
