Publicly funded health and disability services

Many health and disability services in Aotearoa New Zealand are funded for most people who live here.

The Accident Compensation Corporation is a government agency that helps pay for treatment if you are injured in an accident.

Find out what hospital services are free of charge for eligible people.

Information on publicly funded maternity services for eligible pregnant people.

Find out which publicly funded dental services are available to eligible children, adolescents and adults.

If you’re sick and it’s not an emergency, you should visit a family doctor (or ‘general practitioner’ – GP) or nurse at your usual general practice.

Find out which publicly funded services are available to a person suspected of having a notifiable infectious disease.

Information on eligibility for publicly funded health and disability services for people from Pacific Island countries.

Information about the eligibility criteria for public funding for residential care.

Find out how the scheme supports eligible people who need to travel long distances or travel frequently for specialist treatment.

The range of telehealth services and provider contact details.

Find out about the High Cost Treatment Pool fund, the eligibility criteria and the application process.