FAQ: Fee Adjustment for Patients Without a Community Services Card

常见问题解答:无社区服务卡患者的费用调整

Why is this price change occurring?
为什么会有这次价格调整?

Medical practices in New Zealand are facing considerable challenges right now. While the Government has offered some support to help local health practitioners adjust their consultation fees, it hasn’t been enough to cover the increasing costs that GP practices are experiencing. Consequently, we need to raise the fee for your GP visit.

目前,新西兰的医疗诊所正面临着巨大的挑战。虽然政府提供了一些支持来帮助本地医疗从业者调整咨询费用,但这仍不足以覆盖全科医生诊所日益增加的成本。因此,我们需要提高您的就诊费用。

When will the new fees take effect?
新的费用何时生效?

The new consultation fee will take effect on 1 May 2025.

新的会诊费用将于2025年5月1日生效。

How much will the new consultation fee be?
新的会诊费用是多少?

The consultation fee will increase from $19.50 to $25 per visit.

医生会诊费用将从每次$19.50调整为$25

Does this new consultation fee apply to everyone?
新的会诊费用适用于所有人吗?

No, this fee change applies only to patients 18 years old and above who do not hold a Community Services Card.

不,此次费用调整仅适用于18岁及以上且无社区服务卡的患者。

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Will this fee increase affect all types of consultations?
此次费用调整是否适用于所有类型的咨询?

This adjustment is specific to standard consultation visits. Other services may have additional charges based on their nature, but the current fee structure for those services will remain unchanged.

此次调整仅针对标准咨询就诊。其他服务可能会根据其性质收取额外费用,但这些服务的现有费用结构将保持不变。

Is this only happening at this practice?
这次调整仅适用于本诊所吗?

No, this change is being implemented at most medical practices across New Zealand. However, fees may vary from practice to practice.

不,此次调整正在新西兰大多数医疗诊所实施。不过,各诊所的费用可能有所不同。

Will there be any changes to other services or treatments?
其他服务或治疗费用会有变化吗?

At this time, the fee adjustment only affects consultation visits.

目前,费用调整仅影响咨询就诊

What if I have already booked an appointment? Which fee applies?
如果我已经预约了就诊,适用哪种费用?

The new fee will apply to all consultations from 1 May 2025.

2025年5月1日起,所有会诊将适用新的费用。

Will my prescription fees increase as well?
处方费用也会增加吗?

No, there will be no increase in prescription fees.

不会,处方费用不会增加

Are children still free?
儿童就诊仍然免费吗?

Yes, consultations for children will remain free.

是的,儿童咨询仍然免费

How often do you review your fees?
你们多久审查一次费用?

This is the first significant change to consultation fees at our practice in several years, as our consultation fee is set by government department “policy”.

这是我们诊所多年来首次对咨询费用进行重大调整,因为我们的咨询费用是由政府部门的“政策”设定的。

Thank you for your continued trust in Dominion Medical Centre.
感谢您对Dominion Medical Centre的持续信任。

We remain committed to providing you with exceptional care and support.

我们将继续致力于为您提供卓越的护理和支持。

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

如有其他问题,请随时联系我们。