IV Iron Infusion Funding Process 

Funding eligibility for patients across all three Auckland Districts.  This is for a single dose only.

Funding is available for patients who meet the following criteria:

1. Eligibility for Public Health Funding in New Zealand

   • Patients must be eligible for public health funding. You can check eligibility (here).

2. Meeting Clinical Criteria

   • Patients must meet the clinical criteria, as outlined on the referral form or funding document (here)

Referral Process for Infusion Services

If the referrer is unable to provide the infusion service, follow the steps below to refer the patient to a local infusion centre or their own GP:

1. Complete the Online Referral Form

   • Submit the online referral form below to refer the patient to one of the listed infusion centres.

2. Referral to the Patient's Own GP

   • If referring the patient to their GP, provide them with a copy of the referral form.

   • The patient will be required to contact their GP to book their own appointment.

Important notes:

• Validity of Funding Vouchers

  • Funding vouchers are valid for four weeks from the date of referral.

• Haemoglobin and Ferritin Results

  • Haemoglobin results, and Ferritin results (if required), should be completed within four weeks of the referral date.

  • For patients under the renal service, these tests must be done within three months of the referral date.

  • Ferritin Test Requirement

    • Ferritin is required for all patients except those referred under a specialist’s recommendation.

    • The results used for referral must be the most recent recorded results.

• Specialist Endorsement for Non-Eligible Cases

  If clinical criteria are not met and specialist endorsement is required, please submit an eReferral to the appropriate specialty service requesting endorsement.

  As these requests are not time-sensitive, please refrain from calling for authorisation.

Maternity Funding Exclusion

• Women funded only for maternity services are not automatically eligible for other health services in New Zealand. For more information, refer (here).

• Community funding for IV iron infusions is limited to those eligible for public health funding.

• If the patient is unable to self-fund, please refer them to the hospital obstetric service.

Claiming Process

To claim for services provided under this funding program, follow the steps below:

1. Submit a New POAC Referral

   • Submit a new POAC referral via the POAC PMS form using the condition coding "Ferinject IV Iron Infusion."

2. Submit Invoice for Services Provided

   • IV iron infusion (single dose only): $110

   • GP or nurse consultation at practice casual rate (if referred by another provider)

   • Admin fee: $15.50

   Note: No patient co-payment is to be charged for the above services.

Referral Form

Complete the (Referral Form) to begin the process. If the patient is being referred to their GP, ensure they receive a copy of the form for booking their appointment.