Getting payments from ACC if you are injured
You might be able to get weekly compensation payments if your injury is covered by ACC.
To get support from ACC, you’ll need to see your doctor. If your doctor thinks you need time off work, they will:
send a medical certificate to ACC
fill out an ACC claim form for you (if another health professional, such as a physiotherapist, hasn’t already done this for you).
ACC will let you know if your application has been accepted.
Visit ACC’s website to find out about:
getting paid if you can’t work
financial help if you have a permanent injury.
Find out more about financial support available from ACC on their website
How accident compensation works
The Community Law Manual helps Kiwis help themselves by providing legal information in plain language. Check out their guide to ACC, which covers these topics:
An overview of the ACC scheme
When you’re covered by ACC and when you’re not
Costs covered by ACC: Treatment, compensation and other support
Making a claim and dealing with ACC
Challenging an ACC decision
Resources (sensitive claims, complaints and appeals and support organisations).
Information about accident compensation from Community Law