Grants - Kaumatua

Medical grants are paid to beneficiaries of the Board each year who are 60 years of age and over.

Download Application for Kaumatua (60+) Medical Grant (PDF - 54kb)

Grants are paid on a post payment receipt basis unless previously arranged with the Board Secretary.

  • $200 - Eye Treatment (Glasses)·
  • $200 - Dental Treatment (False Teeth)·
  • $200 - Hearing Treatment (Hearing Aid)·
  • $800 - Specialist·
  • $50 - Travel (doctors appointment, one per year)·
  • Mammograms (65 years and over)
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