Insights
Better on the books
The ACC’s efforts to improve support for injury recovery showed progress but rely on questionable metrics. Enhanced rehabilitation could significantly reduce future costs and ensure genuine recovery.
ACC
The New Zealand Herald
ACC measuring wrong figure when it comes to getting people back to work
The Accident Compensation Corporation aims to support recovery from injuries, but recent practices reflect a focus on numbers rather than actual recovery. Many individuals still struggle after payments cease, raising serious concerns about the system’s integrity.
Research reports
Half a Turnaround: Why ACC’s recovery must be built on rehabilitation, not exits
The New Zealand Initiative report highlights that ACC’s recovery requires better rehabilitation practices, despite recent improvements in managing long-term claims and liabilities.
The Australian
When sacred cows become too holy to slaughter
New Zealand’s ACC faces a crisis due to policy missteps, leading to worsening rehabilitation, a massive deficit, and increased long-term dependency among injured individuals.