ACC Non Work injury claims
For self-managing employers, a Third Party Administrator (TPA) like Wellnz is required to support the management of non-work injury claims.
 
    Non-Work Injury Management Process
ACC has partnered with Wellnz to help manage non-work injuries for selected Accredited Employers. The Programme is available to all Accredited Employers.
Wellnz manage non-work injuries in line with the following protocols:
- Contact with injured worker to discuss needs within 48 hours
- Manager contacted to discuss return to work options within 48 hours
- Action Plan developed
- Wage compensation set-up with ACC payroll within 10 days
- Documented rehabilitation plan agreed with recovery goal date
- Dedicated Case Manager allocated to each client
- Focus on recovery and return to work
- Return to work discussed with employer regularly
 
      Benefits
| Employees | Client | 
| Timely intervention | Less disruption and reduced time off work | 
| Access to correct providers | Single point of contact – consistency of service | 
| Faster decisions | Work with providers who know your business | 
| Dedicated Case Manager | All claim and TPA costs covered by ACC | 
| Better Outcomes | Better Outcomes | 
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
 
      Wellnz will bring value
- Outcomes – our performance is unmatched
- Communication – single point of contact
- Quality systems, Processes and support
- Specialist medical network – support staff with decision making on rehabilitation, treatment, direction
Get in touch for more information on the ACC Non-Work Programme.
 
      