Enrolled patient fees are cheaper than casual fees because GPs receive government funding (capitation funding) for enrolled patients.

Discover the enrolled patient fees for your nearest clinic here. 

Enrolment and government funding

• GPs in New Zealand receive capitation funding for enrolled patients

• Enrolled patients benefit from cheaper appointments

• Children under 14 receive free care if they're enrolled

• You can only be enrolled with one GP practice at a time

• Visiting a doctor where you're not enrolled results in higher fees as a 'casual' patient

Enrolment options

• You can use Tend as a 'casual patient' without enrolling to try us out

• Enrol your children with Tend to access $0 fees for patients under 14 while being enrolled elsewhere yourself

• Enrol with Tend for yourself while keeping your children enrolled with another GP practice

Eligibility

Generally, only NZ citizens or residents can enrol, but anyone can see a doctor as a ‘casual’ patient with Tend. The full criteria for enrolment can be found here.

Community Services Card

You must be enrolled with a GP to access Community Service Card holder pricing.
Learn more about how to get a Community Services Card if you are eligible.

Updated 07 November 2024 20:08