About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
NZMA founded. The first meeting’s agenda included issue of unqualified vaccinators, the registration of midwives and new rule that made doctors ineligible to become coroners. The first President was Dr Thomas Hocken.
First issue of the New Zealand Medical Journal published.
A New Zealand branch of the British Medical Association was formed and the original NZMA disestablished. It was envisaged that affiliation with the BMA would increase influence and prestige of the NZ medical profession.
First woman member of the NZMA signs up – Dr Emily Siedeberg. She later served as medical superintendent of St. Helen’s Hospital in Dunedin.
NZMA finds advocacy and representation difficult as many of its members are overseas fighting in World War Two.
Fee for service plan for GPs introduced – doctor paid five shillings for each consultation and illegal to charge additional fee.
NZMA achieves total autonomy from BMA and is named Medical Association of New Zealand (later changed back to NZMA in 1976).
NZMA ceases to be a union.
Pippa McKay elected first female NZMA Chair, and Dame Norma Restieaux appointed first female NZMA President.
New Zealand Medical Journal becomes an online publication.
NZMA celebrates 125 years as the pan-professional body representing doctors and their patients
About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
About the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund, in its current form, was brought under NZMA care in 2015. It was created by the amalgamation of two funds with similar objects:
The New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund is governed by the NZMA Board and a Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications to the fund may come from any NZMA member (apart from medical students), or family of an NZMA member (including deceased members). NZMA members may also recommend applications from non-NZMA doctors and their families. Medical students are not eligible to apply to the fund.
The purpose of the Benevolent Fund is to assist beneficiaries who are facing significant financial hardship, have little or no assets and when all other financial avenues, including the sale of any assets, where possible, have been exhausted.
How does the process work and how long does it take?
Once submitted, Benevolent Fund applications are considered by the Benevolent Fund Board Subcommittee that comprises one board member and three other NZMA members. This process usually take about 4 weeks. Once a decision has been reached by the Subcommittee, the applicant will be contacted to inform them of the decision.
How do I apply to the Benevolent Fund?
All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund Application Form
The completed forms must be sent to:
New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund
New Zealand Medical Association
PO Box 156
Wellington 6140
Alternatively you may scan and email all documents to Robyn Fell.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Benevolent Fund, please email Robyn Fell or phone 0800 65 61 61.
