HealthInfo Canterbury
Zero fees for under-14s
Children under 14:
- aren't charged a fee for visits at most general practices
- aren't charged the regular $5 prescription fee
- have access to zero fees after-hours care.
Children must be enrolled with a general practice to be eligible for zero fee visits with a doctor or nurse.
For more information see Zero fees for under-14s on the Ministry of Health website.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed March 2016. Last updated September 2020.
Review key: HIGPS-132164
