ACC must review levy rates annually. This can benefit levy payers. For example, a levy payer’s classification unit may have had fewer claims, or claims that are less serious and less expensive than in previous years.
Changes in the economy may mean fewer people working in a specific classification. Sometimes, however, rates have to increase. This could be because clients are taking longer to recover from injuries than originally anticipated, because of increasing costs of treatment, or because ACC is getting less income from other sources, such as investments.
How can I have my say?
The Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Act 2001 requires ACC to consult the public about any proposed changes to rates and regulations, before making a recommendation to the Minister for ACC.
ACC does this every year, before the government sets levy rates and regulations for the upcoming levy year.
This levy consultation process ensures that levy payers and interested groups are able to view, and provide comments on any proposed changes. The ACC Board considers the submissions received before making recommendations to the Minister for ACC.
Consultation generally begins in August each year. Full details will be posted on our News page.
Related legislation
Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Act 2001 (external link)
Last updated: 15 December 2008