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Will your healthcare at ADHB cost you anything?New Zealand has a publicly funded healthcare system for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. Auckland District Health Board is required by the Government to gather proof of eligibility status for publicly funded healthcare from each patient we see. In the case of an emergency this will be sought as soon afterward as possible. If you are not eligible for publicly funded healthcare you will be charged by ADHB for your care. To prove your eligibility status, you will be requested by ADHB to provide copies of either:
These details will then be recorded on the ADHB database. If we ask you for proof of eligibility please do not be offended. This is standard practice for all patients of any background. Even if you are a New Zealand citizen we are required to confirm that status. This initiative has been introduced in the last three and a half years so patients who have been treated in the past may now be asked to provide documentation to prove their status. We understand that you may find this frustrating; however this will ensure that you are not inadvertently charged for your appointment. If you have confirmed your eligibility with another District Health Board (DHB) you must still confirm this status when you visit us. Once eligibility status has been recorded patients are not usually required to present it again at that DHB. We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. Frequently Asked QuestionsPlease view our Frequently Asked Questions [Word, 345KB] for more information about patient eligibility or visit the Ministry of Health’s eligibility web pages at http://www.moh.govt.nz/eligibility. Hospital Fees |
