17318 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

17318 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What proportion of the $10 billion primary care, disability and community services budget was lost each year to fraud and error, in the 2022/23, 2023/24 financial years?

Hon Simeon Brown: As the Member will be aware, the annual primary care, disability, and community services budget is $12 billion. This investment plays a critical role in delivering on our Government's plan to ensure all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare.