{"id":13270,"date":"2026-03-11T19:37:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=13270"},"modified":"2026-03-11T22:07:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T14:07:14","slug":"international-health-insurance-new-zealand-coverage-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-health-insurance-new-zealand-coverage-options.html","title":{"rendered":"Expat Health Insurance Options and Coverage in New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats in New Zealand are not covered by the country\u2019s public health system unless they are citizens or permanent residents. To stay protected during your time in the country, you will need to secure private health insurance, either from a local provider or an international insurer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are relocating or visiting for an extended stay, this guide outlines the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">different health insurance options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/australasia\/new-zealand-health-insurance-pacific-prime-international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Zealand<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as how you can get public coverage for accidents. We will also discuss the top international health insurance plans available for expats in New Zealand.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Health Insurance System Overview in New Zealand<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29421 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sky-tower-rising-above-aucklands-urban-skyline-beneath-bright-blue-skies.webp\" alt=\"Image of Sky Tower Rising Above Auckland\u2019s Urban Skyline Beneath Bright Blue Skies with text overlay of &quot;Health Insurance System Overview in New Zealand&quot;\" width=\"1244\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sky-tower-rising-above-aucklands-urban-skyline-beneath-bright-blue-skies.webp 1244w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sky-tower-rising-above-aucklands-urban-skyline-beneath-bright-blue-skies-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sky-tower-rising-above-aucklands-urban-skyline-beneath-bright-blue-skies-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sky-tower-rising-above-aucklands-urban-skyline-beneath-bright-blue-skies-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sky-tower-rising-above-aucklands-urban-skyline-beneath-bright-blue-skies-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1244px) 100vw, 1244px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Zealand offers both private and public health insurance in New Zealand. The country offers free universal healthcare access to citizens and permanent residents, while expats and foreigners have the option of private health insurance through local or international providers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Public Health Insurance for Residents in New Zealand<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only citizens and permanent residents are eligible for New Zealand\u2019s national health insurance scheme. Those who are eligible for this public health insurance will have free access to public hospitals and clinics, with inpatient and outpatient coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New Zealand government believes that it is responsible for the health of its citizens and residents, and so it has long held universal healthcare access. Those who do not qualify for this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tewhatuora.govt.nz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">public healthcare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have the option of purchasing private health insurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>ACC Injury Coverage for Expats in New Zealand<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While expats may not qualify for the national health insurance scheme, they can qualify for New Zealand\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acc.co.nz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program. This program offers coverage for medical fees incurred by accidents in the country, even if you caused the accident.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats and foreigners can access this coverage by filling out a form given to them by the hospital or clinic they visit after their accident. The ACC program covers a wide array of accidents, from vehicle accidents to other circumstances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ACC is an excellent option for those traveling to New Zealand, but it will never adequately replace a comprehensive health insurance policy. With a private health insurance plan, you can have access to care wherever you go and with whatever provider you choose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Private Health Insurance Plans for Expats in New Zealand<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private health insurance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be purchased in New Zealand through local and international providers. Local health insurance will only cover you while you are within the country\u2019s borders, while<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/australasia\/new-zealand-health-insurance-pacific-prime-international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> providers will cover you wherever you go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International health insurance is a popular choice with expats because of its global portability that you can take with you on all your adventures, customizable benefits, and access to 24\/7 customer support hotlines with multilingual support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-3' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-Family.jpg\" alt=\"Family health insurance banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Top International Health Insurance Providers for Expats in New Zealand<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best private international health insurance plans will have extensive and customizable benefits and multilingual support. Some of the top private international health insurance plans are offered through leading global insurers as listed below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-cigna\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna Global<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers\/geoblue\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/bupa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bupa Global\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/allianz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allianz<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these insurers offers different plans with varying coverage limits, so there is an option for every budget. To begin comparing quotes from these insurers, visit Pacific Prime\u2019s website and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use our free quote tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Cost of International Health Insurance in New Zealand<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An annual premium in New Zealand varies depending on what plan you\u2019ve chosen, with prices landing somewhere between <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a few hundred and over a thousand US dollars<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per year. Premiums depend on a number of factors, such as age and level of coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your age affects the cost of your policy for both international health insurance policies and travel insurance policies. This is because, as we age, our risks for accidents, injuries, and illness generally rise, making us a greater risk to insurance companies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The level of coverage you choose will directly affect your health insurance premiums as well, as more comprehensive policies with a wide array of benefits will cost much more than more <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">basic policies with only inpatient coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Average IPMI Premiums in New Zealand<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Insurance Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2024<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2023<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individual<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $4,773<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $4,661<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $13,349<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $12,750<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/cost-of-health-insurance-2024\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime Cost of Health Insurance (COHI) Report 2024<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Tips to Lower Health Insurance Premiums<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can help keep your premiums low by choosing a high-deductible plan and only choosing the coverage you need. A high deductible plan means that you will have a higher limit to hit before your insurance pays most of your fees in their entirety, which means your premium will stay low.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By choosing only the coverage you need, you can keep your premiums lower than what they would be in a more comprehensive plan. If there are benefits you can do without, don\u2019t add them to your policy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-7' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-04_updated-1.jpg\" alt=\"Health insurance quote banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Benefits of Private Health Insurance for Expats<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreigners and expats need private health insurance coverage in New Zealand to protect themselves against high medical bills, offer them timely access to medical services, and fulfill <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/new-zealand-visas\/preparing-a-visa-application\/medical-info\/getting-public-health-care-in-new-zealand#:~:text=If%20you%20have,for%20the%20visa.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visa requirements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for those on student and working holiday visas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another necessary feature of private health insurance is the choice of healthcare providers. With private health insurance coverage, you will be able to choose any provider you like and will not be forced to use healthcare providers in the public sector.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be a great benefit to those who prefer to seek out second opinions and value seeing a doctor who they feel understands them best.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Travel Insurance for Short-Term Visitors to New Zealand<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelers in New Zealand who are only planning on being in the country for the short term can benefit from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> policy coverage, which offers not only medical emergency coverage but also protection against common financial risks associated with traveling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These financial risks include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baggage delays\/loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flight delays\/cancellations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damage to rental vehicles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal important document loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trip cancellation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A travel insurance policy will protect you against the financial risks posed by these instances, keeping your hard-earned money safe in case of unforeseen events. Travel insurance also offers medical coverage, though it will be more limited in coverage than longer-term plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the provider, travel insurance can be purchased in single-trip or annual trip plans. Annual trip policies are a great choice for those who travel multiple times per year, such as global business travelers. Allianz Travel offers its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/allianz\/#:~:text=Hour%20hotline%20assistance-,Allianz%20AllTrips%3A%20Multi\/Annual%20Trip%20Travel%20Insurance%20Plans,AllTrips%20Basic,-The%20AllTrips%20Basic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AllTrips plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which are annual trip policies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan on staying in New Zealand for a longer term, you will want an<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/australasia\/new-zealand-health-insurance-pacific-prime-international\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international health insurance policy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead of a travel insurance policy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Expats Can Use Healthcare in New Zealand\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats can access the New Zealand healthcare system by choosing their preferred provider and then having the process paid for by either direct billing or by submitting a claim and being reimbursed later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct billing makes the payment process easy, as the provider will just bill the insurer directly, with no other action needed from you. Submitting a claim is the process of sending in your receipt and all necessary documentation to your insurer, and they will reimburse you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To see a general practitioner in New Zealand, foreigners can go to a medical centre. These can be found in every town and city and are generally known to be high-quality and affordable. Online and telehealth appointments are also available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For medical emergencies, <\/span><b>dial 111.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-79' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import -->\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/css\/m-blog-banner-v2.css?ver5.2' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<style>\n@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n  div.banner-insurers-card-content-v2 ul {\n    margin-top: auto;\n    margin-bottom: auto;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import ends -->\n<!-- Blog Banner International - v2 -->\n<div class=\"banner-insurers-container-v2\">\n  <h3 class=\"banner-insurers-title-v2\">\n      Our Recommended International Health Insurance Plans\n  <\/h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-cigna.png\"\n            alt=\"Cigna\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Worldwide Coverage (excluding the US)<\/li>\n          <li>Access to Cigna's trusted global network of hospitals and doctors<\/li>\n          <li>4 Core Insurance Plans<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton asiarecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"bupa\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-bupa.png\"\n            alt=\"Bupa\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Lifetime Renewal Possibilities<\/li>\n          <li>24\/7 Medical Help via Global Virtual Care<\/li>\n          <li>Direct Billing Options<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton asiarecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Choose the Right Health Insurance Plan<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing a health insurance plan, expats should consider factors like how long their trip will be, their budget, and their necessary level of coverage to compare plans. They should avoid choosing a plan just for the sake of its low price and instead choose a more inclusive policy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consider the Length of your Trip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: choosing the right policy for your needs means making sure that you have adequate coverage throughout the duration of your trip. If you\u2019re going to be in New Zealand long-term, an international health insurance plan can cover you just fine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consider your Budget: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there are health insurance plans available for every kind of budget. If you have generally good health and have a small budget, inpatient-only coverage may be the right fit for you. If you would like more extensive benefits, you can check out other options.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consider your Necessary Level of Coverage: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">only you can decide what coverage and benefits are musts for you and what you can do without. If you are someone who values preventative care and wellness services, secure a policy that offers coverage for those optional benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compare Plans: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t purchase the first plan you see. Instead, take the time to shop around and compare plans. Give yourself time to read through their plan documents and terms and conditions. Reach out to an insurance broker for additional help with this step.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Get Expert Help from Health Insurance Brokers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having the proper coverage for your time in New Zealand is crucial, and the insurance brokers at Pacific Prime are ready to help. We understand that proper health insurance coverage in New Zealand will protect expats from serious financial burdens due to staggering medical bills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can help you secure your private health insurance for your time in New Zealand, as most visitors won\u2019t qualify for<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the national health insurance scheme<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We help clients from all over the world secure health insurance policies that work for them and their budgets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to learn more, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reach out to our insurance experts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online or visit our website and use our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free quote tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to begin comparing plans yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For additional reading on health insurance, check out our articles on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/health-insurance-in-the-uk-comprehensive-overview.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Insurance in the UK<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-health-insurance-studying-abroad.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Insurance for Studying Abroad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions:\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Are expats eligible for free healthcare in New Zealand?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats are eligible for free healthcare coverage if they suffer an accident during their stay in New Zealand\u2019s Accident Compensation Corporation program. 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