15/05/2025
Reality of Cancer Care Delays in NZ’s Public Health System:
- as of Feb 2025, 74,000 patients have been waiting > 4 months for their first specialist assessment.
- over 36,000 patients have been waiting > 4 months for treatment, with 4000 patients waiting > 12 months
*stats from NIB
Unfortunately the stats don’t paint a pretty picture for those battling cancer. Health insurance won’t prevent illness, but it gives you the best fighting chance.
Health insurance is an investment into your future. The earlier you commence cover, the more value there is to be gained due to less exclusions from conditions that develop overtime. Protect yourself and your family with health insurance today!