High Use Health Card (reduced GP fees for frequent users)
High Use Health Card
Paid by Health New Zealand — Te Whatu Ora (via your GP practice) · 🇳🇿 New Zealand
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
1 document you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
You may be eligible for a High Use Health Card if you have visited a healthcare practitioner at the general practice you are enrolled in 12 or more times in one year. The 12 visits must be related to a health condition that is ongoing, and not be related to an injury.
https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/hospitals-services/services-support/general-practices
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.healthnz.govt.nz
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