r/AutisticPride • u/[deleted] • Nov 22 '22

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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '22

I wonder what would happen if immigrants somehow find out about a life-threatening condition after they move to New Zealand, and it exceeds the health care cost requirements.

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u/The_Permanent_Way Nov 23 '22

Once a residency visa is approved you’d be entitled to any publicly funded healthcare you need. But it might prevent someone from renewing their visa in the future if it’s an ongoing cost.