Parent Boost insurance is a specialist type of health insurance designed for parents coming to New Zealand on a Parent Boost Visitor Visa, a long-stay visa that allows eligible parents of New Zealand citizens or residents to live here for extended periods (up to five years, with possible renewal). One of the key conditions of this visa is that applicants must hold acceptable medical insurance for the entire duration of their stay in New Zealand to protect both the visitor and New Zealand’s public health system.
This is different from standard travel insurance, which is typically meant for short trips and often excludes ongoing medical care. Parent Boost insurance is built to meet the minimum health cover standards set by Immigration New Zealand, so it satisfies visa requirements while giving families peace of mind.
What Parent Boost Insurance Covers
Parent Boost insurance focuses on comprehensive medical care and ongoing health protection, including:
• Emergency medical treatment: hospital and doctor costs for unexpected illness or injury, with minimum annual cover required (e.g. NZD $250,000) • Cancer treatment coverage: including diagnosis and ongoing care, with minimum levels set (e.g. NZD $100,000) • Repatriation cover: costs of returning to your home country if medically necessary • Return of remains: support for funeral repatriation if needed
Policies can vary slightly between providers, and some offer optional extras such as cover for pre-existing conditions if approved, but this core medical coverage ensures compliance with visa conditions and protects visitors from potentially very high healthcare costs in New Zealand.
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