ACC Non-Work Programme
ACC contracted Wellnz to manage non-work injuries for selected Accredited Employers since 1st July 2013. The programme was embedded in December 2015 enabling all Accredited Employers to participate. Self managing employers require management of the non-work claims by a Third Party Administrator (TPA).
Wellnz manage non-work injuries as per current work injury protocols and standards:
- Initial needs assessment completed within 48 hours
- Client contacted within 24 hours
- Medical provider contacted within 48 hours
- Action plan completed
- Develop rehabilitation plan with client and injured employee
- Progress monitored and reported as agreed
- Dedicated Case Manager allocated to each client
Benefits
| Employees | Client |
| Timely intervention | Less disruption to business and reduced time off work |
| Dedicated Case Manager | Single point of contact – consistency of service |
| Quality medical providers | Ability to select providers that know your business |
| Faster decisions on rehabilitation – less time off work (20% loss of wages) | All claim and TPA costs covered by ACC |
Key Aspects
- No changes to current payroll operations
- No additional staff or resources required to manage
- Claim costs and Wellnz fees paid for by ACC
- Support for line managers – reduction in time to develop return to work strategies
- Employee has choice – stay with ACC
- Privacy must be respected
Value Wellnz will bring
- Outcomes – our performance is unmatched
- Communication – single point of contact
- Quality systems, Processes and support
- Specialist medical network – support staff re. decision making on rehabilitation, treatment, direction
For more information on the ACC Non-Work Programme contact us.