Medical and Travel Insurance

Most International Students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly-funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on their website at www.moh.govt.nz

The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but students may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at www.acc.co.nz

International students must have comprehensive medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand, compliant with the Code requirements.

Liston College has negotiated a good rate with Unicare – an insurance company that specialises in travel and medical insurance for students and is pleased to pass that on to students.  The College has subscribed to a Master Plan which saves individual students applying for insurance.  The plan also covers all travel to and from and within New Zealand, carries no excess, covers family travel and costs if necessary allowing for an 8 day stopover.  This fee is payable to Liston College and is then passed onto the insurance company.