nib Health Insurance Review

Comprehensive review of nib's flexible health insurance plans

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About nib

A (Strong)S&P Rating

nib New Zealand reported $218 million in premium revenue for H1 2025 and maintains an A (Strong) financial strength rating from S&P Global Ratings. They offer comprehensive health insurance plans including Easy Health and Ultimate Health, with innovative digital-first services and strong focus on technology and customer experience.

Plan Features

  • Surgery and cancer treatment coverage
  • Non-PHARMAC funded medicines
  • Overseas treatment up to $30,000
  • GP visits and specialist consultations
  • Digital health services and telehealth

Pricing & Value

Pricing: Contact for personalized quote

Comprehensive health insurance covering surgery, non-surgical/hospital medical benefits, cancer treatment, and specialist consultations.

Great Value For:

  • • Young professionals
  • • Tech-savvy users
  • • Budget-conscious individuals

Coverage Details

Hospital Cover

  • • Surgery coverage up to $600,000 (Ultimate Health)
  • • Non-surgical benefits up to $300,000
  • • Cancer treatment and follow-ups
  • • Post-hospital home nursing care
  • • ACC top-up coverage

Digital Services

  • • Online claims portal
  • • Mobile app
  • • Telehealth consultations
  • • Digital health resources

Additional Benefits

  • • Non-PHARMAC funded medicines
  • • Overseas treatment up to $30,000
  • • Health check reimbursement ($100 every 3 years)
  • • Specialist consultations and diagnostic tests
  • • Public hospital cash grant

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong financial rating (A from S&P)
  • Comprehensive overseas treatment coverage
  • Covers non-PHARMAC funded medicines
  • Digital-first services and telehealth

Cons

  • Pricing varies significantly based on age and risk factors
  • Premium costs increase with age and BMI
  • Annual premiums cost less than monthly payments

What Customers Say

5/5

"nib's digital platform makes managing my health insurance straightforward and convenient."

- Verified Customer Review

4/5

"Comprehensive coverage including overseas treatment gives me peace of mind when traveling."

- Verified Customer Review

Contact nib

Phone

0800 123 642

Website

www.nib.co.nz

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