Overview

Southern Cross Health Society is a not-for-profit insurer that helps New Zealanders pay for private medical treatment through individual and workplace health plans. Its cover includes eligible surgery and specialist consultations, with everyday healthcare benefits available under selected policies. Members submit claims online or through an app, while participating healthcare providers receive covered payments directly from the insurer. The society pools premium income to meet claims and operating costs, with its activities focused on members rather than returns to shareholders. Established in 1961, it is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.