ACC Home and Community Support Return to Independence Service Schedule
Accident Compensation Corporation
Sector evidence
Sector body
10 August 2026
Next review not yet scheduled
New Zealand
High confidence
published
SNZ editorial review
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Short Answer
It creates a credible provider-led PiP discussion because suppliers must consider natural and community supports and technology as alternatives to paid assistance, while meeting detailed service, subcontracting, privacy, security, accessibility and reporting requirements.
Key Points
- •The current term runs from 1 March 2024 to 29 February 2028, with a possible final 12-month extension.
- •Suppliers must consider natural and other community supports, technology, equipment or environmental adjustments where reasonable.
- •Supplier ICT must support service monitoring, workforce management, patient information and travel reporting.
- •Technology must meet ACC security, privacy and accessibility requirements.
- •A provider must clarify whether PiP is an ordinary ICT vendor or a service subcontractor before implementation.
Full Summary & Notes
Current ACC Return to Independence service schedule. It creates a credible provider-led PiP discussion because suppliers must consider natural and community supports and technology as alternatives to paid assistance, while meeting detailed service, subcontracting, privacy, security, accessibility and reporting requirements.
Document Details & Metadata
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