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New Palliative Care assistance available

We can now offer support for patients who are in Palliative Care.

Specialist and Medical high Needs Health Grant - Information

All New Health Grants offered by Tauhara North No.2 Trust are available to registered Owners, descendants and whanau. Health Grants are issued for services provided around the world. Please call 0800 828 427 (TAUHARA) if you are unsure.

Below is a list of the new health grant categories we provide support for:

  • Specialist

    Up to $3000 per calendar year for Owners and $2000 per calendar year for Whanau Members. For approved Health services that are not GP or Health nurse but your GP has referred you for a Specialist Consultation (not publicly funded) , Diagnostics or testing or a minor procedure to be done by a Specialist.  The Specialist Grant also covers Allied providers such as Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Podiatrists. In some circumstances you may be requested to provide evidence of medical need.

  • Medical/Emergency Needs

    For high medical needs such cancer support, minor surgical procedures and support for chronic conditions.  Grants in this category must be pre-approved by the Trust and you will need to provide evidence of medical need along with health/treatment planning. Please apply as soon as possible after your diagnosis and before any treatment. Payments are made direct to your provider/s.

    Maximum limits apply. Fill in the form below to apply or Contact Us for further information.

  • Medical treatment (Surgical) 

    Owners and Kaumātua requiring hip and or knee operations will be given priority. Grants in this category must be pre-approved by the Trust. Please apply as soon as possible after your diagnosis and before any treatment. Payments are made direct to your provider/s.

    Maximum limits apply. Fill in the form below to apply or Contact Us for further information.

Please check your documentation before applying. Examples of documents you may need to provide include GP referrals, Specialist Diagnoses, Quotes or estimates of your treatment, details of your provider.

Our team can work with you and your provider/s to gather further information as required to support your application.

Apply Now by completing the below form: 

NOTE: Please wait for the confirmation message after you Submit your application. You will also receive an email confirming that we have received your submission. 

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Palliative Care Assistance

For patients who have been referred to Hospice for End of Life care, we can provide support and assistance as this sensitive time. Apply for assistance at this link.