Ben Gorman, Tumuaki from St Joseph's School in Rangiora has confirmed that non-NZEI members can maintain their Healthcare Plus policies.

Here is what he had to say:
This information will hopefully help possible members who are supportive of PPCB but are reluctant to belong to two unions and don't want to keep losing their current health insurance. Health Care Plus - once known as EBS - is a great service that many educators benefit from each year. EBS was initially established by a number of unions to support members' health. EBS became Healthcare Plus and is now part of Unimed. The PPCB is not an associated union for Healthcare Plus .. but non-NZEI members can maintain their Healthcare Plus policies with a slight increased fortnightly premium (just 10% extra on what you are currently paying - still very affordable and worthwhile). If you do end your NZEI membership do tell Healthcare Plus immediately so your premium is adjusted to the correct rate. Healthcare Plus contact details: 0800 268 3763 or sales@healthcareplus.org.nz
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