UC requires all enrolled international students (including doctoral students) on campus to have approved health and travel insurance for the duration of their enrolment (regardless of their visa type). This is a requirement under the.
also requires students to have insurance that covers their entire stay in NZ until the date their visa expires. If a student graduates or ceases to study, they must make alterative arrangements for insurance while they remain in NZ.
Health and travel insurance while you study in NZ is important. Studentsafe is UC's preferred medical and travel insurance for our international students. Unless you arrange approved alternative insurance, you'll automatically be given Studentsafe insurance. Find out about Studentsafe insurance.
Health and travel insurance while you study in NZ is important. Studentsafe is UC's preferred medical and travel insurance for our international students. Unless you arrange approved alternative insurance, you'll automatically be given Studentsafe insurance. Find out about Studentsafe insurance.
If you don't want to use Studentsafe you can choose to use an alternative policy as long as it is assessed as meeting the minimum requirements. Find out about alternative insurance options.
If you don't want to use Studentsafe you can choose to use an alternative policy as long as it is assessed as meeting the minimum requirements. Find out about alternative insurance options.
Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded healthcare while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be responsible for the full cost of that treatment. To find out if you are eligible for free healthcare, visitTheUC Health Centreprovides healthcare to students at UC and is conveniently located on campus. The cost of an appointment at the Health Centre can be billed to your insurance company directly if you have used one of the approved insurance providers listed. If you have an accident and require emergency treatment, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides comprehensive injury cover for all New Ƶappresidents and visitors to New Zealand. To find out more, visit the.
Dental procedures are generally not covered by travel and medical insurance. It is recommended that you have your teeth thoroughly checked and treated before you leave your home country. Dental treatment in NZ is generally considered to be more expensive than elsewhere and you will be required to pay for any treatments up front. Please be aware that altitude from flying can cause discomfort soon after dental treatment so give yourself time to heal before you fly.
If you are prescribed medication, you can visit the(located in the Undercroft) to have your prescription filled. If your prescription items are covered under your policy and are on the Pharmac list, the Uni Pharmacy will submita claim on your behalfand you will not need to pay them. If you have prescription items that are NOT covered under your policy or are NOT on the Pharmac List, you will be required to pay for them. The pharmacist will advise you about the cost. The Uni Pharmacy is open to the public andnon-studentscan have their prescriptions filled there too. They would need to pay the Pharmacy directly for their prescription items and thenfrom their insurer afterwards.
If you are an Australian resident, you will be given an indefinite New ƵappResidence Permit by Immigration when you enter New Zealand. This means that you are a New Ƶappresident. Insurance is not compulsory for New Ƶappresidents on valid indefinite permits.
If you are in Australia on an Australian Temporary Residence Visa, you do not qualify for a New ƵappResidence Permit at the New Ƶappborder and therefore you must purchase an insurance policy that is specific for international students, or an insurance policy from an insurance company based in Australia (the Australian insurance policy may need to be assessed and approved by the Ƶapp). For more information, visit the.
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