ACC
What support can you get?
What is ACC and how can they help with Physiotherapy?
ACC is New Zealands no-fault Accidental Claims Compensation scheme. They help cover some of the costs associated with rehabilitation for injuries caused in New Zealand. The injury must’ve been caused by an accident to be covered. You are covered even if you are travelling and visiting our wonderful town of Wanaka, New Zealand.
As Wanaka is an extreme sports mecca most of the injuries we see come under ACC. Fallen off your mountain bike? You are covered. Skiing accident? Yes you are covered.
What if my pain was not as a result of an accident?
We can still see you as a “Private” patient. This would be for things like osteoarthritic hips and knees. If you have private health insurance you may be able to claim some of it back.