| BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING |
- Long waiting lists for their public hospitals
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- Repatriation costs are not covered
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- For non-acute conditions, private tests and treatment may be required including private CT and MRI scans
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- Ambulance costs are not covered
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- X-ray costs are not included
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- Australia has Medicare but it is only available to those who are enrolled
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- UK GP's often will not see patients who do not have a permanent UK address
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- Lengthy wait to see a doctor in public emergency clinic
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- Illness/Injury which requires lag elevation could mean an upgrade of your airline arrangements on return to NZ
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If you became ill overseas and can not travel you will be charged for airline ticket changes or upgrades
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