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Accident Compensation Act 2001

Entitlements and related matters - Incapacity for employment

102: Procedure in determining incapacity under section 103 or section 105

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"How ACC decides if you can work after an injury"

When the Corporation needs to decide if you are unable to work due to injury, they can make this decision at any time. To make this decision, they must look at an assessment done by a doctor or nurse. The Corporation can also ask for advice from other experts if they think it's needed. This helps them understand your situation better and make the right decision about your ability to work.

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Part 4Entitlements and related matters
Incapacity for employment

102Procedure in determining incapacity under section 103 or section 105

  1. The Corporation may determine any question under section 103 or section 105 from time to time.

  2. In determining any such question, the Corporation—

  3. must consider an assessment undertaken by a medical practitioner or nurse practitioner; and
    1. may obtain any professional, technical, specialised, or other advice from any person it considers appropriate.

      Notes
      • Section 102(2)(a): amended, on , by section 18 of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 46).
      • Section 102(2)(a): amended, on , by section 175(1) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48).