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Eligibility for Publicly Funded Health and Disability ServicesPeople Injured in Accidents Nearly everyone who is injured in an accident in New Zealand, including overseas visitors and foreign diplomats, is covered for treatment in New Zealand for personal injury caused by accident, regardless of fault. The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) is responsible for managing the national personal injury insurance scheme. If you are injured in an accident, the provider of health services who treats you will help you complete the appropriate form. If you are seriously injured, a case manager will be appointed to help you get the rehabilitation you need within your entitlement. If you attend an approved health care professional such as a GP for treatment for a personal injury, you may be asked to pay part of the treatment cost yourself. Limited personal injury coverage is available to New Zealand residents who suffer personal injury through an accident while overseas. You should enquire at the offices of ACC, if this situation applies to you. Telephone 0800 101 996 if you have questions concerning accident-related treatment. ACC does not cover illness. It only covers injuries that happen in New Zealand and treatment you receive here, including gradual onset injuries if they are caused by employment in New Zealand. However, you should still take out travel and medical insurance because ACC does not cover everything. For example, it only covers treatment for personal injury in New Zealand, and usually you must pay part of the fee yourself. ACC can't reimburse you for other expenses such as delayed travel or loss of income in your home country. For more information visit the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) website. View disclaimer
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