EVERYDAY HEALTH PLAN
He āheitanga mō te whānau katoa
Partnering with nib to care for our kaumātua and whānau
Te Nehenehenui is excited to announce a new partnership with nib, offering our kaumātua and whānau access to special health insurance packages.
At the heart of this partnership is a shared goal to provide protection and proactive health support to our kaumātua, with a particular focus on their everyday health and wellbeing.
One of our five focus areas within Punga, our Five-Year Plan is Hauora; building strong, vibrant and healthy whānau and communities through equitable access to mainstream healthcare, mental health care and Rongoā Māori.
This partnership is an important step in that journey, making healthcare more accessible to those who need it most.
First year free for kaumātua
The Te Nehenehenui Everyday Health Plan with nib focuses on everyday health and wellbeing with access to free health insurance for kaumātua 65+ for their first year.
This will be followed by a heavily subsidised insurance package through the TNN and nib partnership, made available after the first year.
Who else has access to this insurance package?
While this health insurance is prioritising our kaumātua, whānau under the age of 65 are also encouraged to access the services provided by joining at their own cost.
Why nib?
Te Nehenehenui has partnered with nib as they’ve shown a consistent commitment to deepening their understanding of Te Ao Māori and strengthening its connections to our culture. Guided by the principles of Tino Rangatiratanga, Kaitiakitanga, and Mana Taurite, nib has actively worked to build meaningful relationships with iwi across Aotearoa.
nib’s Toi Ora initiative was created with the aim of improving Māori health outcomes, with a focus on overall wellbeing. This partnership reflects our commitment to initiatives that put the health and wellbeing of our people first, acknowledging that better health is integral to thriving whānau.
What does the package include?
In addition to dental, optical, GP consultations, and prescription benefits, the Everyday Health Plan also includes access to services as:
- Rongoa Māori
- vaccinations,
- physiotherapy,
- dietician or nutritionist,
- and osteopath support.
The package also offers a Tangihanga Support Benefit which provides a cash grant to support whānau with tangihanga/funeral costs, easing the financial burden on your loved ones during a challenging time.
How do I enrol?
Enrolments are open now!
To ensure an easy enrolment process, you will need your Tribal Register number. If you don’t have it, please call us on 0800 668 285, log in to Kākaho or email tribalregister@tnn.co.nz to get it.
Enrolling is quick and easy—just follow these three simple steps, and you’ll be done in 5 minutes!
- Click on the Te Nehenehenui/nib webpage to begin the process.
- At the top of the page, click the ‘Enrol Now’ button to start your application.
- Fill out the required fields, making sure to have your Tribal Register number ready.
Once you’ve completed the form, submit it and nib will be in touch via email with all the details about your policy!
Everyday Health Plan Factsheet
A summary of information about what is covered, main features and benefits.
Policy document
The policy document provides
the full policy information about the benefits that every insured person is covered for.
Overview of features and benefits of the Everyday Health Plan
Covers general and preventative dental treatments, including examination, cleaning and scaling, fillings, associated x-rays and removal of teeth (except wisdom teeth).
Covers costs of prescription glasses and contact lenses.
Covers costs of GP and nurse practitioner consultations, cervical screening and intravenous iron infusions.
Covers the cost of pharmaceutical prescriptions; and non-prescription bowel
screening kits.
Covers consultations and treatment provided by a Rongoā practitioner including traditional massage (mirimiri and kōmiri), herbal plant remedies (rongoā rākau) and spiritual healing such as karakia.
Covers the costs of PHARMAC funded vaccinations, such as the annual influenza vaccination.
Covers the cost of audiometric tests and audiology treatment.
A cash payment when an insured person over 16 dies.
