When you’re covered by ACC, and when you’re not Injuries caused by accidents What kinds of things does “accident” cover? Accident Compensation Act 2001, s 25 An “accident” means a specific event where your body is subject to some force or resistance…
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When you’re covered by ACC, and when you’re not Maternal birth injuries Accident Compensation Act 2001, Schedule 3A From 1 October 2022, ACC has included maternal birth injuries as injuries caused by accidents that you can now claim cover for. A maternal…
When you’re covered by ACC, and when you’re not Mental injuries: Sometimes covered Accident Compensation Act 2001, ss 21, 26, 27 Although most ACC claims involve physical injuries, significant mental conditions (“mental injuries”) can also be covered in some cases. This includes…
When you’re covered by ACC, and when you’re not Sexual abuse: Cover for resulting mental harm ACC cover for mental harm caused by sexual abuse Accident Compensation Act 2001, s 21, Schedule 3 ACC covers you if you’re experiencing depression or other…
When you’re covered by ACC, and when you’re not Conditions caused gradually: Covered only if work-related Cover for work-related conditions, diseases and infections that are caused gradually Accident Compensation Act 2001, s 30 In general, ACC doesn’t cover conditions, diseases or infections…
When you’re covered by ACC, and when you’re not Injuries caused by medical treatment: “Treatment injuries” Accident Compensation Act 2001, ss 32, 33 Case: Accident Compensation Corporation v Robertson [2011] NZACC 327 You’re covered by ACC if you suffer an injury while…
When you’re covered by ACC, and when you’re not Other support available Support available from ACC for Christchurch shooting victims and their families You can get support from ACC if you or a family member were injured in the terror attack in…
ACC entitlements: Treatment, compensation and other support Overview Accident Compensation Act 2001, s 69 If your injury is covered by ACC, then you can apply for “entitlements,” including: entitlements to medical treatment compensation for loss of wages or salary rehabilitation to help…
ACC entitlements: Treatment, compensation and other support Medical bills What kinds of treatment are covered by ACC? Accident Compensation Act 2001, ss 6, 7, 73, 74, Schedule 1, clauses 1–6 Typical examples of treatment that is covered by ACC include: emergency treatment…
ACC entitlements: Treatment, compensation and other support Loss of income Weekly compensation (weekly ACC payments) Accident Compensation Act 2001, ss 97–106, 112, 113; Schedule 1, clauses 32–53 Weekly compensation is payment for loss of income or loss of the ability to earn…
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