Hi All, my OH & I are planning on to NZ in April permanently (if we're lucky) as we'll be applying for work, lining up job interviews - if we find work, apply for work permit then for PR via EOI process as already have 120 points so the job offer will clinch it for us... we're hoping and praying
My question is regarding my OH - he has Diabetes Type 1 and has had it since he was a young boy. He's in his 30s now, the diabetes is controlled and he is of perfect health otherwise - very fit, good weight etc.
Being that we are from Malta - a certain amount of insulin and blood strips are provided free of charge by the government every month. We were wondering how the system works in NZ. Is any care provided free of charge and if not, maybe a type 1 diabetic could advise an approximate amount of money spent monthly to cover all diabetic expenses such as purchasing insulin, blood sticks and other items + check-ups etc. I know this information will obviously differ from person to person but a general indication would really help us budget since they are free in Malta - we wonder how much of an expense being a diabetic really is??!!
Thank you so much for your help.