The 2002 regulations provide for awards of costs and expenses to applicants for review of Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) claim decisions and other persons such as medical professionals or representatives.
Document dated Oct. 28, 2025, received from NZ GVT Oct. 30, summarized Nov. 4.
Outline of Amendments
Cost amounts that may be awarded increased to ensure reimbursement provides meaningful contribution to applicants' and other persons' costs and expenses in light of inflation and wage growth since principal regulations last updated.
Number of cost categories reduced to 3 to make regulations easier for applicants, other persons, and reviewers to understand and apply for reimbursement; new cost matrix in schedule 1 allows ACC to vary reimbursement based on review complexity.
Distinction between registered specialists and other persons with recognized qualification removed to improve applicants' access to reports required as part of review process.
