Accident Compensation Act 2001

Part 1
Rehabilitation

Treatment

1 Corporation's liability to pay or contribute to cost of treatment
  • (1) The Corporation is liable to pay or contribute to the cost of the claimant's treatment for personal injury for which the claimant has cover if clause 2 applies,—

    • (a) to the extent required or permitted under an agreement or contract with any person for the provision of treatment; or

    • (b) if no such agreement or contract applies, to the extent required or permitted by regulations made under this Act; or

    • (c) if paragraphs (a) and (b) do not apply, the cost of the treatment.

    (2) In subclause (1)(c), cost means the cost—

    • (a) that is appropriate in the circumstances; and

    • (b) as agreed by the Corporation and the treatment provider.

    Compare: 1998 No 114 Schedule 1 cl 1