Insurance providers generally cover the clinical consultation portion of a package. If you purchase a package, I can provide a receipt that identifies the consultation fees separately to assist with your claim.

Typically, insurance policies cover formal consultations (online or in-person). Ongoing text-based support or digital meal plans are usually not eligible for reimbursement under standard New Zealand health insurance plans.

While these three providers formally recognise CNA, other insurers may offer “Wellbeing” or “Health Management” grants. It is always worth calling your provider to ask if they will accept a receipt from a Registered Clinical Nutritionist.

The consultation fee for me to review your blood tests is usually claimable as part of your session. However, the actual cost of the laboratory tests themselves (if done privately through a lab like Awanui is often not covered under standard nutrition benefits. If your GP requests the tests however, they are typically free or covered under your medical diagnostic benefits. I am happy to provide a referral note to your GP if you’re wanting to do blood testing this way.

Yes. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Southern Cross, NIB, and UniMed (formerly Accuro) recognise telehealth (online video consultations) as a valid form of clinical service, provided the practitioner is registered with a recognised body like Clinical Nutritionists Aotearoa (CNA).

If your health insurance is a “Family Plan,” your dependants are often covered under the same wellbeing benefits. This is a great way to support your children’s nutrition or a partner’s health goals using your existing policy limits.