*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
- Contact Healthcare99 to ascertain that a procedure is covered.
- Check with your treatment provider that they accept pre-approved payments.
- To seek a Healthcre99 pre-approval, complete a PH-01 pre-approval form.
- 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.
- Once approval has been given, Gallagher Bassett will provide a pre-approval letter for you to give to your treatment provider.