85c of every dollar received in premiums was paid out in claims.
1. Southern Cross Health Society claims data, year ended June 2020.
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Feeling good starts with knowing your health is in safe hands. At Southern Cross, we support you and your family from everyday healthcare and diagnostics through to major medical care so you can focus on living life to the fullest.
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The benefits of cancer cover
For Alex, health insurance played a pivotal role in giving him access to the best specialists, getting him back to feeling good, faster. Most of our plans include benefits for cancer treatment, from diagnostic imaging and tests through to surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and more*. Find out more about our cancer cover.
*Benefits vary between plans. For full details, see the policy document for the relevant plan.
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As a member driven health insurer, we put your health and wellbeing first. Here’s why more than 951,00002 New Zealanders choose to be with Southern Cross Health Society.
- NZ owned and not-for-profit
- Special rewards, discounts and great partner offers
- Fast access to treatment
- Award winning service, as voted by you3
- Fast, simple claiming
- Manage your policy online – anywhere, anytime
1. Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Health Insurance Brand, 2017-2025.
2. As at 30 June 2025.
3. Reader’s Digest Quality Service Award, Health Insurance winner 2025.
Your health is worth protecting
Southern Cross Health Insurance provides peace of mind so you and your family can get back to feeling good, faster. Compare our plans to find the right cover for you.
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The ‘My Southern Cross’ app is your pocket-sized healthcare partner. Check benefit balances, request prior approval and make instant claims whenever, wherever.
*Only registered policyholders can make claims or request prior approvals.
