How much you can claim 

If you’re an adult (18 years or over), the amount you are entitled to depends on whether your hair loss is permanent or temporary.

If you are under 18, your entitlement is the same whether the hair loss is temporary or permanent.

For adults (with permanent hair loss)

Your entitlement is $2330.66 (GST incl) over a 9-year period. You can claim all of or part of your $2330.66 (GST incl) entitlement at any time over the 9-year entitlement period.

For adults (with temporary hair loss)

Your entitlement is $408.88 (GST incl) over a 1-year period. You can claim all of or part of your $408.88 entitlement at any time over the 1-year period.

For children (with temporary or permanent hair loss)

If you are under 18 your entitlement is $1226.66 (GST incl) over a 3-year period or until you turn 18, if that happens first. You can claim all or part of your $1226.66 entitlement at any time over the entitlement period.

In exceptional situations the Ministry of Health will consider:

• allowing access to your next entitlement earlier (Early Access)
• making the start date of your next entitlement earlier (New Term), or
• approving actual costs over and above your current entitlement (Top Up).

Note: If you are 18 or over and your growth has been affected by cancer or cancer interventions you may still be entitled to $1226.66 over a 3-year period. To apply for this entitlement you need to contact Te Whatu Ora and provide supporting medical information.