The Minister for ACC has announced an independent review into the agency, saying he had concerns with its performance.
Matt Doocey said rehabilitation rates were down, and weekly compensation costs and average costs per claim were up.
“This review will have a particular focus on claims management. It will look at whether ACC has the right interventions and settings in place to support accident claimants to return to independence as quickly as possible,” Doocey said.
He would also work with the ACC board and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to strengthen performance monitoring at the entity.
At the same time, Doocey has announced the earners and business levy was having to increase by up to 5% a year for three years, to meet the costs of the scheme.
