ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) can help cover a variety of medical, health, and treatment costs for individuals who have sustained an injury, provided that the injury is covered under their scheme.
Understanding ACC Payments for Injuries
ACC plays a vital role in supporting recovery by helping to manage the financial aspects of an injury. Their support focuses on alleviating costs directly related to your injury and rehabilitation.
Types of Costs ACC Can Cover
If your injury is accepted by ACC, they are able to contribute towards a range of expenses necessary for your recovery. These generally include:
- Medical Costs: This encompasses fees for doctor's consultations, specialist visits, and other medical procedures directly related to treating your injury.
- Health Costs: Broader health-related expenses that support your overall well-being and recovery process.
- Treatment Costs: Specific costs associated with the physical treatment of your injury, which may include various therapies, rehabilitation programs, and other interventions aimed at restoring your health and function.
Important Considerations for ACC Payments
It's crucial to understand how ACC's financial assistance operates:
- Injury Coverage is Essential: ACC's ability to contribute to costs is entirely dependent on whether your specific injury is covered by their scheme. If an injury falls outside their coverage, ACC cannot provide financial assistance for its associated costs.
- Partial Contributions: In many cases, ACC may only pay for a portion of the total cost for a particular treatment or service. When this occurs, your treatment provider will inform you of the remaining balance, which you will be responsible for paying directly. It's common for individuals to pay a 'co-payment' or 'surcharge' when ACC doesn't cover the full amount.
