ACC Treatment Injury Cover: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to access compensation and rehabilitation support if you are injured during medical treatment in New Zealand.
This cover provides support for people who suffer an injury as a direct result of receiving medical treatment.
Who it's for
This scheme is designed for anyone who sustains an injury during the process of receiving medical care. This applies to individuals who have undergone various forms of medical treatment and find that the treatment itself has caused new harm or injury.
What you get
If your claim is accepted, you can receive financial compensation to help manage the impact of the injury. Additionally, you can access rehabilitation support, which is designed to assist you in your recovery and help you regain function following the injury caused by your treatment.
What it costs you
There is no monetary fee to access this support, but it does require a significant investment of your time. You will be required to go through the formal process of filing a claim, which involves documenting your experience and providing necessary information to the agency.
The catch to know
The most difficult part of this process is the difficulty of proving causation. It can be very hard to demonstrate that the injury was caused specifically by the medical treatment provided, rather than being a natural progression or a complication of your original underlying health condition.
How to apply
- Gather all relevant medical records and details regarding the specific treatment that caused the injury.
- Complete the necessary claim documentation required by the agency.
- Submit your completed claim through the official channels to begin the review process.