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Healthcare99
As from 1 October 2025 Healthcare99 Mutual Fund
will cease as a benefit for our members
Healthcare99
Contact Healthcare99

Phone: 0800 65 34 73 EXTN 2
Email: NZ.HEALTHCARE99@GBTPA.CO.NZ

*Pre-approval of Claims

All  potential claims for 15k and over – Must be submitted to the  Healthcare99 Administrator – Gallagher Bassett for pre-approval prior to your procedure.

We can pay the provider directly on your behalf if pre-approved, for all Surgical Benefits, Care Benefits & Major Diagnostics. This does not include Specialists or Tests as outlined in the Policy Wordings.

  • Complete pre-approval claim form PH 01
  • Provide the GP referral or Specialist report confirming the details of your symptoms/condition
  • Provide the Estimate of Costs from the Hospital, Surgeon & Anaesthetist & any other proposed costs
  • Submit the above documentation to the claims team
  • Please allow 5 working days for assessment
  • Please DO NOT send original documents as these will not be returned to you.

*Please note only claims over $500.00 can be pre-approved.

Failure to provide the above information may result in delays with your claims assessment.

Steps for gaining pre-approval

  1. Contact Healthcare99 to ascertain that a procedure is covered.
  2. Check with your treatment provider that they accept pre-approved payments.
  3. To seek a Healthcre99 pre-approval, complete a PH-01 pre-approval form.
  4. Download and email your completed pre-approval form to nz.healthcare99@gbtpa.co.nz with Quote and Specialist report, OR fill out the online pre-approval form and attach the Quote and Specialist report.
  5. Once approval has been given, Gallagher Bassett will provide a pre-approval letter for you to give to your treatment provider.