ACC under review as levies rise, performance questioned

ACC under review as levies rise, performance questioned
ACC said that rehabilitation timeframes were being impacted by workforce shortages in the health sector. (Image: Physio Impact)
Jem Traylen
The Government is undertaking an independent review of the Accident Compensation Corporation, citing concerns about declining rehabilitation rates.The minister responsible for the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), Matt Doocey, made the revelation as he announced increases to levies for the next three years.These will see the earners and business levy increase by 5% a year for three years, while motor vehicle levies would rise by 5% plus an inflation adjustment each year for three years.For a median full-time wage earner, this would...

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