Accident compensation (ACC)
When you’re covered and what you’re entitled to
What this chapter covers
- Overview of the ACC scheme
The key features of the accident compensation (ACC) scheme - When you’re covered by ACC, and when you’re not
The types of injuries and causes that ACC covers, including when gradual conditions and mental conditions like nervous shock will be covered - Costs covered by ACC: Treatment, compensation and other support
The range of support you’re entitled to, including medical costs, weekly compensation if you have to be off work and lump-sum payments in some cases - Christchurch shootings: Support for victims
- Making a claim and dealing with ACC
How to make an ACC claim, how ACC process claims, and your rights when you’re dealing with ACC (like your rights to be treated with respect and kept fully informed) - Challenging an ACC decision
Your options for challenging an ACC decision, including getting an external independent review - Where to go for more support
Other information and resources
