Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) & Acupuncture

Accident Compensation Corporation(ACC) & Acupuncture at Acute Acupuncture Wellington.

In New Zealand, accidents may be subsidized by ACC.

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) or The ACC Scheme is not limited to workplace accidents. ACC may subsidize any accident you may have.

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If you are not working, for example, if you are on benefits, or if you are in between contracts or jobs, you may still be eligible for an ACC claim so long as it's an injury.

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People visiting New Zealand may also be eligible for ACC claims if their accident happened in New Zealand while they were staying. This is not just limited to citizens and residents of New Zealand.

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Also, returning citizens and residents of New Zealand May be able to claim for injuries while they are abroad. So, if you do have an accident, ACC may subsidize your treatments if they meet ACC's criteria.

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At Acute Acupuncture Wellington, we need your ACC-45 number, the date of injury, and the Read codes to conduct an ACC treatment.

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It's important to note that your injury must have been under 12 months old, or additional paperwork may need to be completed to have an approved claim (ACC32).

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Other important information to know before you book your first ACC treatment:

Approved ACC45

Before booking, you must have an approved ACC45 form completed by the hospital, General Practitioner (GP), after-hours medical center, physiotherapist, and/or osteopath. Otherwise, a full payment may be charged.

ACC45 Number versus ACC claim number:

ACC-45 is on your claim from when you filled it out at the hospital or where you initiated your claim. ACC-45 numbers consist of two letters followed by five numbers. Your claim number is a long numeral list of numbers and is on the letter that ACC mails you to your place of residence confirming that your claim has been approved. If you are unsure of your ACC-45 number or if your injury is covered, call ACC on 0800 101 996 to find out.

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You DON’T need to be referred by your GP, physiotherapist, or other health provider to receive acupuncture for your ACC injury.

Injuries that are OVER 12 Months

Any injuries over 12 months old may require additional paperwork (ACC32). This will need to be completed and approved by ACC before treatment can commence.

ACC Subsidize Treatments

ACC subsidizes your ACC Acupuncture treatment. The clinic charges a service charge for an ACC treatment. This charge is the difference between the actual cost of treatment and the unsubsidized amount.

Switching Practitioners or Clinics

Switching practitioners or clinics may require another initial ACC consultation. You get up to 12 acupuncture treatments for each claim on ACC; however, if you are switching clinics, keep in mind that you only get 12 weeks of treatment from the initial consultation. So this means you get up to 12 treatments under ACC or 12 weeks of treatment or Whatever comes first. If it is over this point, you must complete an ACC32 to receive more treatment for the lapsed claim.

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