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If You're New To Insurance, Heres Why You Should Choose AIA Starter Plans.
Why choose Starter Plans?
If you’re new to insurance it can be overwhelming to sift through all the information out there. Here you can learn more about our insurance cover and AIA Vitality Starter, so you have peace of mind you are making an informed decision that the cover you are choosing is right for you.
What is basic life cover and why might you need it?
Ever thought about how your loved ones would cope financially without you?
Basic life cover can help. It pays a lump sum if you pass away or you’re diagnosed with a terminal illness. Your family can also get an advance payment of $15,000 to help cover any immediate costs like funeral expenses.
How does it work?
- Your loved ones can make a claim if you die or you can claim early if you’re diagnosed with a terminal illness where you’re expected to pass away in less than 12 months.
- The lump sum paid will depend on how much cover you chose when you took out the plan – from $100,000 to $300,000. The cover amount should depend on what your loved ones might need to support themselves for those first years.
- You should also consider updating your will so they can access the lump sum quickly through your estate. Read more about what to consider.
Whats not covered:
- If you die from suicide or self-inflicted harm of any kind in the first 13 months of your plan purchase.
- If you work in a hazardous occupation, like with explosives or on an oil rig, we may not be able to offer you cover.
If you’d like your loved ones to receive a life cover pay out of more than $300,000, take a look at our other options.
What is basic mortgage or rent protection and why might you need it?
When you’re fit and healthy it’s hard to imagine life changing. But what would happen if you couldn’t earn an income because you fell sick or got injured? How would you manage paying your mortgage or rent even for a short period of time? Basic mortgage or rent protection can help cover your bills while you get yourself back on your feet.
How does it work?
- You can make a claim if you’ve been injured in an accident or you’ve been diagnosed with an illness (like cancer, endometriosis, heart conditions or mental health issues to name a few) that prevents you from working.
- You can choose to have your payments for a maximum period of 6, 12 or 24 months depending on the plan, and $1,000 to $3,000 in monthly payments. If you’re claiming ACC too, it won’t affect what you’ll get from us.
- Your payments will kick in after a waiting period of 4 to 8 weeks. You choose the wait period – the longer the wait period the lower your plan costs will be. When considering your wait period also think about your sick leave entitlement and any savings you may have available.
- Your payments are designed to be used to cover your rent or mortgage while in recovery, but you do have the choice on how you use these, as we pay you, not your landlord or bank.
If you’d like more rent or mortgage insurance cover, take a look at our other options.
What is the Specialist and Diagnostic Testing benefit and why might you need it?
Getting an appointment with a medical specialist to diagnose a health issue may mean waiting on the public health system or having to pay for a private consultation and expensive medical tests. The Specialist and Diagnostic Testing add-on covers the costs of private specialist consultations and medical tests, giving you peace of mind that you can access these services when you need to without worrying about the bills.
This benefit does not cover the costs of any medical treatment you may need.
How does it work?
- You can claim the cost of eligible specialist consultations and diagnostic tests when referred by your GP and you can claim up to $5,000 each year.
- Eligible medical specialists (include but are not limited to): orthopaedic specialists, ear, nose and throat specialists, gynaecologists, rheumatologists - see more.
- Eligible tests (include but are not limited to): allergy testing, colonoscopies, CT scans, MRI scans, X rays - see more.
What does it not cover:
- Any medical treatment you may need if you’re diagnosed with a health issue.
- The costs of routine screening where there are no symptoms, like regular mammograms, prostate checks, or cervical screenings.
- Appointments and treatments with your GP, dentist, obstetric specialist, or psychiatrist - see full list of exclusions.
If you’d like to include treatment costs as part of your health insurance, take a look at our Private Health insurance options.
What is AIA Vitality Starter and why might you need it?
AIA Vitality Starter provides entry level access to AIA Vitality; AIA’s science-backed health and wellbeing programme that helps you get more out of life by motivating and rewarding you to take control of your health, life and wellbeing.
With an AIA Vitality Starter membership you get to learn about your health, be provided with support and tools to make healthier choices plus be rewarded from the start with discounts from leading brands like Les Mills, Apple, New Balance, Samsung and much more. A healthier you begins with AIA Vitality Starter!
Get covered in 3 steps
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Get an estimate
In a few quick steps
Answer a few simple questions about yourself – it only takes a couple of minutes.
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Apply online
To see if you're approved
Complete the application and we’ll let you know straight away if you’re approved and get your final offer.
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Buy your plan
Get covered straight away
For peace of mind you also get your first month free and our 30 day walk away policy.
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What else should i consider?
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The amount of life insurance you choose should depend on what your loved ones will need for those first years if you pass away. To calculate this, consider your rent or mortgage payments, any debts they’ll need to cover, childcare and education fees, everyday household expenses like food, power, rates etc. and funeral costs.
The amount of rent or mortgage cover you choose should depend on what your current payments are.
How much your insurance costs depends on factors like your age, smoking status, your occupation (like if you work in a hazardous job) and your health and lifestyle.
Each year you will notice your plan charge will automatically increase as you get older and as your cover increases in line with inflation.
How do you make a claim?
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Step 1: Contact our claims team on 0800 500 108
They’re experts at helping your loved ones through what will be a hard time.
Step 2: Wait for your claim to be assessed
Once we’ve got all the information we need, our team will assess the claim and be in touch throughout the process.
Step 3: Receive payment in the nominated bank account
Once the claim is approved, your family will see the lump sum paid into the bank account they gave us.
You should also consider updating your will at the time of buying your plan so your family or beneficiaries of your life cover can access it quickly through your estate.
Step 1: Log into your MyAIA account and refer to the FAQs on how to complete and submit a claims form
If you are not already registered you can register here.
Step 2: Wait for your claim to be assessed
Once we’ve got all the information we need, our team will assess the claim and it should take about 3 – 5 working days, after which we will be in touch.
Step 3: Claim approval
Once your claim is approved, your payments will start after your wait period has finished. Your payments will be paid to you versus your landlord or bank.
Step 1: Log into your MyAIA account and submit your claim via My Health Claims
If you are not already registered you can register here.
Step 2: Claims assessment
Once we’ve got all the information we need, our team will assess the claim and it should take about 3 – 5 working days, after which we will be in touch.
Step 3: Receive payment in the nominated bank account
Once the claim is approved, the approved amount will be paid into the nominated bank account you gave us.
Frequently asked questions
Got questions?
We've got answers!
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Life Cover and Rent or Mortgage Protection both provide worldwide cover. Whether you’re at home, travelling or living overseas for any period, you remain insured.
Specialist and Diagnostic Testing only covers the costs of specialist consultations and diagnostic tests carried out in New Zealand.
AIA Starter Plans do not provide any cover for redundancy.
AIA Starter Plans do not contain exclusions for pandemics. If you need to make a claim related to COVID-19, as with any other claim, you will need to meet the ordinary eligibility requirements for your cover.
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Disclaimer:
The Estimate tool provides an estimate of plan charge only. Information provided to the Estimate tool and the estimated plan charge displayed on ‘Your Estimate’ is not saved or shared. For more information about AIA’s Privacy Statement, please visit Privacy Statement. All estimates are indicative only and are based on AIA’s standard premium rates for your age, gender, smoking status, occupation and employment status without taking into account your personal circumstances. Your personal circumstances can affect AIA’s ability to provide cover, and the rates or terms on which that cover may be offered. Any estimates and information provided by the Estimate tool are not financial advice. Refer to your estimate for more information about what is included in the plan. The insurance products outlined in the Estimate tool are underwritten by AIA New Zealand Limited (“AIA”). The availability of insurance cover is subject to AIA’s acceptance and approval of a completed application. For full AIA Vitality terms and conditions visit AIA Vitality and for AIA Vitality Starter benefits refer to AIA Vitality Starter.