by Theo Simeonidis | 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 Theo Simeonidis | 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 Theo Simeonidis | 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 Theo Simeonidis | 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 Theo Simeonidis | 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 Theo Simeonidis | 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...
