Visiting the physio will cost patients at least $10-20 each time, now that the ACC has decided to cut costs.
From November 16, accident victims will be billed for each visit to a physiotherapist, following ACC's client co-charging scheme announced yesterday. The move comes after ACC Minister Nick Smith announced, in March, that several entitlements would be cut in response to a blow-out in treatment costs.
A statement from the organisation yesterday said it needed to contain the rising costs of delivering clinical services - including physiotherapy.
How will changes to ACC physio charges affect you?
How will changes to ACC physio charges affect you?
ACC will reduce the amount of money they pay for physiotherapy treatment, requiring providers to bill injured people directly. Photo / Hawke's Bay Today
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