13 Nov Southern Cross ends year in strong position
With the public system under increasing pressure, the private health proposition becomes more compelling. Southern Cross Health Society are delighted to offer more and more Kiwis speed, choice and access to the care they need, when they need it. This year Southern Cross has made changes...
30 Oct NIB: Top Five Claims in September
Below are the top claims from nib members in September, reminding us how valuable comprehensive health cover really is: ...
25 Sep State of the nation’s workplace health revealed
Research released by Southern Cross and BusinessNZ has revealed the latest picture of health and wellness in the New Zealand workplace. The 2019 Workplace Wellness Report has found employee absence cost the New Zealand economy $1.79bn in 2018, up from $1.51bn in 2016. At the same...
31 Aug Blue September: Prostate Cancer awareness month up ahead
On average over 3,000 New Zealand men are being diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, and early detection can lead to better outcomes. Regular screening and being cognizant of any symptoms or signs is also important. Blue September is the prostate cancer awareness month initiative led...
28 Aug nib: Top Five Claims in July
It's stories from real Kiwi families that have needed to use their cover to stay healthy or get better that remind us why we do what we do. Below are the top claims from nib members in July, reminding us how valuable comprehensive health cover...
24 Jun NIB: Top Claims for May 2019
Stories from real Kiwi families that have needed to use their cover to stay healthy or get better that remind us why we do what we do. Below are the top claims from nib members last month, reminding us how valuable comprehensive health cover really...
19 May Nib’s Top Claims – April 2019
Nib's mission is to support your better health. And it's stories from real Kiwi families that have needed to use their cover to stay healthy or get better that remind us why we do what we do. Below are the top claims from nib members...
15 Apr Battling Oral Cancer
Oral cancer accounts for roughly 2% of all cancers diagnosed in New Zealand. Approximately 250 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer each year and most will be treated successfully, if treated early. On average 60% of people with oral cancer will survive more than...
26 Mar nib: Top Claims for February 2019
The importance of private health insurance can be best articulated with examples from real Kiwi families that have needed to make use of their cover. ...
27 Feb NIB: Top 5 Health Insurance Claim for January 2019
Here are the top five claims payments nib paid last month to members - this is a useful insight into the real benefits of private health insurance. 1. $74,000 Breast reconstruction surgery 56 year old female on Staywell Classic policy since 2001, spent one night in hospital...