Hi Everyone,
I am a common-law partner of a NZ citizen and got offered a job in Nelson so we are making the move from Canada to Nelson. I will (presumably) be approved for a 2 year working visa as a spouse. This whole job offer and decision to move has all happened withing the last 6 weeks so it's been a flurry of activity around our house trying to get organized.
Now, I know that unless I am eligible to be in NZ for longer than 2 years I will not qualify for publicly funded health care. With the visa I get, I know that I will not have more than 2 years of eligibility to be within the country. Once we get to NZ we are going to apply for PR right away, as I have all the documents (including the certified criminal record check) ready to go. Once this is approved I will be eligible for publicly funded health care.
Now my question is, what are some recommendations for health insurance? I have seen references to southern cross, sovereign, and uniMed. What are your experiences when trying to get a claim from them?
I am female, late 20's, fit, active, and healthy, with no prior medical conditions.
Thank you very much. I appreciate any help I can get right now!