Permanent Residence

[baboonworld]

Can anyone tell me how someone stands with medical care in NZ when you have PR.




I have been told that you dont get assisted (like a kiwi) medical care for two years -



however I think you do (as my husband needed A&E within the first 12 months -



had a MRI and not charged anything as a Resident).




Can anyone clarify or tell me where the misunderstanding might be?

[GrumpyGoat]

You have to have a 2 year work permit or longer (which includes PR) to qualify for medical coverage.



If you are on a 1 year permit, you did not get a medical exam and do not get medical cover.



Hope that clears it up!

[Duncan74]

My understanding is that the receipt of benefits related to sickness and injury are not guaranteed until after 2 years of being in NZ.


That may be where some of the confusion arises.

[JandM]

http://www.enz.org/healthcare-migrants-newzealand.html