Accuro Health Insurance
When faced with serious illness, the cost of medical care can compound an already stressful situation – exactly the reason thousands of New Zealanders invest in health insurance cover. Here, Canstar reviews how Accuro Health Insurance’s policies stack up against the competition.
What health insurance policies does Accuro offer?
Accuro offers health insurance policies for:
- NZ Citizens and residents
- Work visa holders
- Kids only cover
Check out the link below to see how this compares against other insurers.
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Accuro’s citizens and residents policies:
Accuro offers two policies for citizens and residents:
SmartCare
- General surgery ($300k p.a.)
- Major diagnostic procedures ($300k p.a.)
- Oral surgery ($300k p.a.)
- Private hospital medical admission ($200k p.a.)
- Cover while in Australia
- Funeral support grant ($2500)
- Healthy check loyalty benefit ($150 every 3 years)
- Bowel screening loyalty benefit
SmartCare+
- General surgery ($500k p.a.)
- Major diagnostic procedures ($500k p.a.)
- Oral surgery ($300k p.a.)
- Private hospital medical admission ($300k p.a.)
- Non-PHARMC subsidised drugs
- Cover while in Australia
- Funeral support grant ($10,00)
- Healthy check loyalty benefit ($150 every 3 years)
- Bowel screening loyalty benefit
Optional add-on plans include:
- Specialist plan
- Dental and optical plan
- GP plan
- Natural health plan
Accuro’s kids policy:
Accuro offers a KidSmart policy designed for children and babies:
KidSmart
- General surgery ($500k p.a.)
- Major diagnostic procedures ($500k p.a.)
- Oral surgery ($300k p.a.)
- Private or public hospital medical admission ($300k p.a.)
- Non-PHARMC subsidised drugs
Optional add-on plans include:
- Specialist plan
Accuro’s work visa policy:
Accuro offers a SmartStay policy for work-visa holders:
- General surgery ($150k per claim)
- Major diagnostic procedures
- Oral surgery ($150k per claim)
- Private hospital medical admission ($65k p.a.)
- Minor surgery ($500 per claim)
- Treatment outside NZ ($25k p.a.)
- Add dependents
What isn’t covered by Accuro’s policies?
Similar to other health insurance providers, exclusions vary between each policy and centre largely around eligibility criteria for each level of cover.
What makes Accuro’s policies different?
Accuro’s kids and work visa policies are unique in New Zealand. It also offers a 14-day cooling-off period when you sign up, allowing you to cancel and receive a full refund if you change your mind.
About Accuro
Accuro is a home-grown, not-for-profit co-operative. It’s been providing its members with health insurance for half a century.
