Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Regulations 2003

Reprint
as at 1 April 2012

Coat of Arms of New Zealand

Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Regulations 2003

(SR 2003/388)

Dame Sian Elias, Administrator of the Government

Order in Council

At Wellington this 15th day of December 2003

Present:
Her Excellency the Administrator of the Government in Council

Note

Changes authorised by section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 have been made in this reprint.

A general outline of these changes is set out in the notes at the end of this reprint, together with other explanatory material about this reprint.

These regulations are administered by the Department of Labour.

Pursuant to sections 324 and 349(1)(f) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Act 2001, Her Excellency the Administrator of the Government, acting on the advice and with the consent of the Executive Council, makes the following regulations.

Regulations

1 Title

  • These regulations are the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Regulations 2003.

2 Commencement

  • These regulations come into force on 1 April 2004.

3 Interpretation

  • In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,—

    Corporation—

    • (a) means the Accident Compensation Corporation continued by section 259 of the Act; and

    • (b) includes insurers

    elective surgery—

    • (a) means any surgery required in respect of a personal injury; but

    • (b) does not include—

      • (i) an acute treatment; or

      • (ii) a public health acute service; or

      • (iii) treatment

    insurer has the same meaning as in section 341 of the Act

    public health acute services has the same meaning as in regulation 4 of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Public Health Acute Services) Regulations 2002

    radiologist means a medical practitioner who holds a licence, appropriate to the treatment for which payment is sought, under the Radiation Protection Act 1965

    recognised branch of medicine means any of the following branches of medicine:

    • (a) anaesthetics:

    • (b) cardiothoracic surgery:

    • (c) dermatology:

    • (d) diagnostic radiology:

    • (e) emergency medicine:

    • (f) general surgery:

    • (g) internal medicine:

    • (h) neurosurgery:

    • (i) obstetrics and gynaecology:

    • (j) occupational medicine:

    • (k) ophthalmology:

    • (l) orthopaedic surgery:

    • (m) otolaryngology head and neck surgery:

    • (n) paediatric surgery:

    • (o) paediatrics:

    • (p) pathology:

    • (q) plastic and reconstructive surgery:

    • (r) psychological medicine or psychiatry:

    • (s) public health medicine:

    • (t) radiation oncology:

    • (u) rehabilitation medicine:

    • (v) sexual health medicine:

    • (w) urology:

    • (x) venereology

    scope of practice has the same meaning as in section 5(1) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003

    specialist means a medical practitioner whose scope of practice includes 1 or more recognised branches of medicine

    specified treatment provider means an acupuncturist, chiropractor, occupational therapist, osteopath, physiotherapist, podiatrist, or speech therapist.

    Regulation 3 nurse: revoked, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 3(1) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 3 radiologist: amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 3(2) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 3 registered specialist: revoked, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 3(3) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 3 scope of practice: inserted, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 3(3) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 3 specialist: inserted, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 3(3) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 3 vocational registration: revoked, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 3(4) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

4 What hourly rate means

  • (1) If an hourly rate is specified in these regulations, the Corporation is liable to pay the appropriate proportion of the hourly rate for the part of an hour during which a claimant received direct treatment.

    (2) Despite subclause (1), the Corporation is liable to pay a proportion of the hourly rate under regulation 13(5)(b) only after the claimant has received the first 30 minutes of direct treatment.

    (3) For the purposes of this regulation, and regulation 5, direct treatment means the time during which a treatment provider is directly applying his or her expertise to a claimant's treatment.

5 Limitations on hourly rate

  • (1) This regulation applies if a treatment provider—

    • (a) elects to receive an hourly rate under these regulations for payment for his or her services to a claimant; or

    • (b) receives an hourly rate under these regulations for payment for his or her services to a claimant.

    (2) For any particular hour during which a treatment provider is treating claimants, the Corporation is liable to pay for no more than a total of 60 minutes of treatment at the relevant hourly rate despite,—

    • (a) the number of claimants that the treatment provider may have directly treated in succession in that hour; or

    • (b) the number of claimants that the treatment provider may have directly treated at the same time in that hour.

Liability to pay or contribute to cost of treatment

6 Liability of insurer for cost of treatment

  • (1) The amount that an insurer is liable to pay under clause 1(2)(b) of Schedule 1 of the Accident Insurance Act 1998 (as continued by section 342(2) of the Act), for treatment other than elective surgery, is calculated by—

    • (a) determining the amount that the treatment provider who treated the claimant charges for treating personal injuries of the kind suffered by the claimant; and

    • (b) determining the amount that is payable under these regulations for treatment; and

    • (c) selecting the lesser of the amounts under paragraphs (a) and (b).

    (2) For the purposes of subclause (1)(b), the amounts that are payable under these regulations are in—

    • (a) column 3 of the Schedule of these regulations, which specifies the amount payable for the treatment specified in column 2; and

    • (b) regulations 9 to 17,—

      • (i) some of which prescribe amounts that are payable without reference to the Schedule; and

      • (ii) some of which modify the amounts specified in column 3 of the Schedule.

    (3) The amount that an insurer is liable to pay under clause 1(2) of Schedule 1 of the Accident Insurance Act 1998 (as continued by section 342(2) of the Act) for elective surgery is calculated under regulation 18.

7 Liability of Corporation for cost of treatment

  • (1) For the purposes of clause 1(1)(b) of Schedule 1 of the Act, the amounts that the Corporation is liable to pay under these regulations (for other than elective surgery) are in—

    • (a) column 3 of the Schedule, which specifies the amount payable for the treatment specified in column 2; and

    • (b) regulations 9 to 17,—

      • (i) some of which prescribe amounts that are payable without reference to the Schedule; and

      • (ii) some of which modify the amounts specified in column 3 of the Schedule.

    (2) The amount that the Corporation is liable to pay under clause 1(1)(b) of Schedule 1 of the Act for elective surgery is calculated under regulation 18.

    (3) For the purposes of subclause (1), Corporation does not include insurers.

8 Corporation not liable for cost of public health acute service

  • (1) The Corporation is not liable to pay a claimant for a public health acute service that—

    • (a) the claimant receives; or

    • (b) the claimant does not receive, but is entitled to receive.

    (2) Subclause (1) applies even if the public health acute service is—

9 Counsellors' costs

  • (1) This regulation applies to the treatments specified in the Schedule under the heading “Counsellors' costs”.

    (2) The Corporation is liable to pay—

    • (a) $102.21 an hour for the treatment specified in item C1; and

    • (b) $80.16 an hour for the treatment specified in item C2.

    (3) Despite regulation 4(3), the Corporation is liable to pay only for treatment provided on a face-to-face basis.

    (4) However, the Corporation is liable to pay for 1 session of treatment provided on other than a face-to-face basis if the treatment is provided because a claimant needs it urgently for a mental injury the claimant suffered in the circumstances described in section 21 of the Act.

    Regulation 9(2)(a): amended, on 1 October 2010, by regulation 4(1) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/329).

    Regulation 9(2)(b): amended, on 1 October 2010, by regulation 4(2) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/329).

10 Dentists' costs

  • (1) This regulation applies to the treatments specified in the Schedule under the heading “Dentists' costs”.

    (2) The Corporation is liable to pay,—

    • (a) for a claimant less than 18 years old at the time the claimant receives a treatment,—

      • (i) the amount specified under the subheading “Claimants under 18 years old”, if the treatment is specified under the subheading; or

      • (ii) the amount specified elsewhere under the heading, if the treatment is not specified under the subheading referred to in subparagraph (i); and

    • (b) for any other claimant, the amount specified for the treatment other than under the subheading “Claimants under 18 years old”.

    (3) However, if at the same visit the claimant receives a treatment and a more comprehensive treatment for the same injury, the Corporation is liable to pay only the amount specified for the more comprehensive treatment.

    (4) If the claimant receives a treatment on a tooth that has previously been heavily restored, and the Corporation was not liable to pay for the previous restoration, the Corporation is liable to pay 75% of the amount specified for the treatment.

    (5) If the claimant receives a treatment on a tooth that has previously been crowned, and the Corporation was not liable to pay for the previous crowning, the Corporation is liable to pay 50% of the amount specified for the treatment.

11 Hyperbaric oxygen treatment costs

  • (1) This regulation applies to the treatments specified in the Schedule under the heading “Hyperbaric oxygen treatment costs”.

    (2) If a claimant receives a treatment, the Corporation is liable to pay—

    • (a) $58.67 an hour for the use of a hyperbaric oxygen chamber; plus

    • (b) the amount specified for the treatment.

    (3) For the purposes of subclause (2)(a),—

    • (a) the Corporation is liable to pay the appropriate proportion for the part of an hour during which a chamber is used; and

    Regulation 11(2)(a): amended, on 1 October 2010, by regulation 5 of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/329).

12 Radiologists' costs

  • (1) This regulation applies to the treatments specified in the Schedule under the heading “Radiologists' costs”.

    (2) If a claimant receives treatment from a radiologist, the Corporation is liable to pay—

    • (a) the amount specified for the treatment, if the radiologist's scope of practice includes the branch of medicine known as diagnostic radiology; or

    • (b) in any other case, 60% of the amount specified for the treatment.

    Regulation 12(2)(a): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 4 of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

13 Medical practitioners' costs

  • (1) This regulation applies if—

    • (a) a claimant visits or is visited by a medical practitioner who—

      • (i) is not a specialist; or

      • (ii) is a specialist but during the visit is not practising within a recognised branch of medicine included in his or her scope of practice; and

    • (b) any treatment received by the claimant during the visit is specified in the Schedule under the heading “Medical practitioners', nurses', and nurse practitioners' costs”.

    (2) For each visit the Corporation is liable to pay—

    • (a) either—

      • (i) $37.40, if the claimant is under 6 years old when the visit takes place; or

      • (ii) $34.20, if the claimant is 6 years old or over when the visit takes place; plus

    • (b) the amount specified for any treatment the claimant receives.

    (3) If the claimant receives 2 or more treatments at the same visit, for different injuries, the Corporation is liable to pay—

    • (a) the amount specified for the more or most expensive treatment the claimant receives; plus

    • (b) 50% of the amount specified for each other treatment the claimant receives.

    (4) However, if at the same visit the claimant receives a treatment and a more comprehensive treatment for the same injury, the Corporation is liable to pay only the amount specified for the more comprehensive treatment.

    (5) If the practitioner travels to the claimant and the claimant receives emergency treatment, the Corporation is liable to pay—

    • (b) $48.86 an hour if the Corporation is liable to pay a travelling fee under paragraph (a); plus

    • (c) the amount payable under subclause (2).

    (6) The amount that the Corporation is liable to pay for treatment under this regulation includes a contribution to the cost of the practitioner using the most effective treatment materials available to the practitioner, having regard to the nature of the claimant's personal injury.

    (7) This regulation is subject to regulation 15.

    Regulation 13 heading: amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 5(1) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 13(1)(a): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 5(2) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 13(1)(a)(i): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 5(2) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 13(1)(a)(ii): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 5(2) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 13(1)(a)(ii): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 5(3) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 13(1)(b): amended, on 1 April 2012, by regulation 4(1) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SR 2012/11).

    Regulation 13(1)(b): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 5(4) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 13(2)(a)(i): amended, on 1 April 2012, by regulation 4(2) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SR 2012/11).

    Regulation 13(2)(a)(ii): amended, on 1 April 2012, by regulation 4(3) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SR 2012/11).

    Regulation 13(5)(a): amended, on 1 October 2010, by regulation 6(3) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/329).

    Regulation 13(5)(b): amended, on 1 October 2010, by regulation 6(4) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/329).

14 Nurses' costs

  • (1) This regulation applies if—

    • (a) a claimant visits or is visited by a nurse; and

    • (b) any treatment received by the claimant during the visit is specified in the Schedule under the heading “Medical practitioners', nurses', and nurse practitioners' costs”.

    (2) For each visit the Corporation is liable to pay—

    • (a) $16.03; plus

    • (b) the amount specified for any treatment the claimant receives.

    (3) If the claimant receives 2 or more treatments at the same visit, for different injuries, the Corporation is liable to pay—

    • (a) the amount specified for the more or most expensive treatment the claimant receives; plus

    • (b) 50% of the amount specified for each other treatment the claimant receives.

    (4) However, if at the same visit the claimant receives a treatment and a more comprehensive treatment for the same injury, the Corporation is liable to pay only the amount specified for the more comprehensive treatment.

    (5) The amount that the Corporation is liable to pay for treatment under this regulation includes a contribution to the cost of the nurse using the most effective treatment materials available to the nurse, having regard to the nature of the claimant's personal injury.

    (6) This regulation is subject to regulation 15.

    Regulation 14(1)(b): amended, on 1 April 2012, by regulation 5(1) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SR 2012/11).

    Regulation 14(1)(b): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 6 of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 14(2)(a): amended, on 1 April 2012, by regulation 5(2) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SR 2012/11).

15 Medical practitioners' and nurses' costs for combined treatment

  • (1) This regulation applies if—

    • (a) a claimant visits or is visited by—

      • (i) a nurse; and

    • (b) any treatment received by the claimant during the visit is specified in the Schedule under the heading “Medical practitioners', nurses', and nurse practitioners' costs”.

    (2) For each combined visit the Corporation is liable to pay—

    • (a) either—

      • (i) $40.61, if the claimant is under 6 years old when the visit takes place; or

      • (ii) $37.40, if the claimant is 6 years old or over when the visit takes place; plus

    • (b) the amount specified for any treatment the claimant receives.

    (3) If the claimant receives 2 or more treatments at the same combined visit, for different injuries, and the nurse and the medical practitioner worked together on each treatment, the Corporation is liable to pay—

    • (a) the amount specified for the more or most expensive treatment the claimant receives; plus

    • (b) 50% of the amount specified for each other treatment the claimant receives.

    (4) If the claimant receives 2 or more treatments at the same combined visit, for different injuries, and the nurse and the medical practitioner worked separately on each treatment, the Corporation is liable to pay—

    • (a) to the nurse—

      • (i) the amount specified for the more or most expensive treatment the claimant receives from the nurse; plus

      • (ii) 50% of the amount specified for any other treatment the claimant receives from the nurse; and

    • (b) to the medical practitioner—

      • (i) the amount specified for the more or most expensive treatment the claimant receives from the medical practitioner; plus

      • (ii) 50% of the amount specified for any other treatment the claimant receives from the medical practitioner.

    (5) However, if at the same combined visit the claimant receives a treatment and a more comprehensive treatment for the same injury, the Corporation is liable to pay only the amount specified for the more comprehensive treatment.

    (6) The amount that the Corporation is liable to pay for treatment under this regulation includes a contribution to the cost of the nurse and the medical practitioner using the most effective treatment materials available to the nurse and medical practitioner, having regard to the nature of the claimant's personal injury.

    (7) To avoid doubt, if the Corporation is liable to pay a nurse or a medical practitioner for a visit under this regulation, the Corporation is not liable, in relation to the visit, to pay the nurse or medical practitioner—

    • (a) more than once for any treatment that the claimant receives; or

    Regulation 15 heading: amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 7(1) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 15(1)(a)(ii): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 7(2) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 15(1)(b): amended, on 1 April 2012, by regulation 6(1) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SR 2012/11).

    Regulation 15(1)(b): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 7(3) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 15(2)(a)(i): amended, on 1 April 2012, by regulation 6(2) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SR 2012/11).

    Regulation 15(2)(a)(ii): amended, on 1 April 2012, by regulation 6(3) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SR 2012/11).

    Regulation 15(3): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 7(4) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 15(4): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 7(5) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 15(4)(b): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 7(5) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 15(4)(b)(i): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 7(5) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 15(4)(b)(ii): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 7(5) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 15(6): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 7(6) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 15(7): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 7(7) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

15A Nurse practitioners' costs

  • (1) This regulation applies if—

    • (a) a claimant visits or is visited by a nurse practitioner; and

    • (b) any treatment received by the claimant during the visit is specified in the Schedule under the heading “Medical practitioners', nurses', and nurse practitioners' costs”.

    (2) For each visit the Corporation is liable to pay—

    • (a) $29.34; plus

    • (b) the amount specified for any treatment the claimant receives.

    (3) If the claimant receives 2 or more treatments at the same visit, for different injuries, the Corporation is liable to pay—

    • (a) the amount specified for the most expensive treatment the claimant receives; plus

    • (b) 50% of the amount specified for each other treatment the claimant receives.

    (4) However, if at the same visit the claimant receives a treatment and a more comprehensive treatment for the same injury, the Corporation is liable to pay only the amount specified for the more comprehensive treatment.

    (5) The amount that the Corporation is liable to pay for the treatment under this regulation includes a contribution to the cost of the nurse practitioner using the most effective treatment materials available to the nurse practitioner having regard to the nature of the claimant's personal injury.

    Regulation 15A: inserted, on 1 April 2012, by regulation 7 of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SR 2012/11).

16 Specialists' costs

  • (1) This regulation applies if—

    • (a) a claimant visits or is visited by a medical practitioner who—

      • (i) is a specialist; and

      • (ii) during the visit, is practising within a recognised branch of medicine included in his or her scope of practice; and

    • (b) any treatment received by the claimant during the visit is specified in the Schedule under the heading “Specialists' costs”.

    (2) For the first visit that the claimant has, the Corporation is liable to pay—

    • (a) either—

      • (i) $102.21, if the visit was with a specialist practising within any of the following recognised branches of medicine:

        • (A) internal medicine:

        • (B) neurosurgery:

        • (C) occupational medicine:

        • (D) paediatrics:

        • (E) psychological medicine or psychiatry:

        • (F) rehabilitation medicine; or

      • (ii) $80.16, if the visit was with a specialist practising within any other recognised branch of medicine; plus

    • (b) the amount specified for any treatment the claimant receives.

    (3) For each further visit that the claimant has with the specialist, in relation to the same injury, the Corporation is liable to pay—

    • (a) $40.08; plus

    • (b) the amount specified for any treatment the claimant receives.

    (4) If the claimant receives 2 or more treatments at the same visit, the Corporation is liable to pay—

    • (a) the amount specified for the more or most expensive treatment the claimant receives; plus

    • (b) 50% of the amount specified for each other treatment the claimant receives.

    (5) However, if at the same visit the claimant receives a treatment and a more comprehensive treatment for the same injury, the Corporation is liable to pay only the amount specified for the more comprehensive treatment.

    Regulation 16 heading: amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 8(1) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 16(1)(a): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 8(2) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 16(1)(a)(i): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 8(2) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 8(3) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 16(1)(b): amended, on 19 September 2004, by regulation 8(4) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/318).

    Regulation 16(2)(a)(i): amended, on 1 October 2010, by regulation 9(1) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/329).

    Regulation 16(2)(a)(ii): amended, on 1 October 2010, by regulation 9(2) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/329).

    Regulation 16(3)(a): amended, on 1 October 2010, by regulation 9(3) of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/329).

17 Specified treatment providers' costs

  • (1) This regulation applies to the treatments specified in the Schedule under the heading “Specified treatment providers' costs”.

    (2) A treatment provider may elect not to be paid the amount specified in item TMT for any treatment that a claimant receives by giving the Corporation a written notice of election.

    (3) If the Corporation receives a notice of election, the Corporation is liable to pay the lesser of—

    • (a) $62.94 an hour; or

    • (b) the rate per hour the provider would have charged the claimant for treating personal injuries of the kind suffered by the claimant.

    (4) The provider may revoke an election under subclause (2) by giving the Corporation a written notice of revocation, but may give another written notice of election only if the Corporation first gives written consent allowing the provider to make a re-election.

    Regulation 17(3)(a): amended, on 1 October 2010, by regulation 10 of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/329).

18 Elective surgery costs

  • (1) This regulation applies if the Corporation is liable to pay for elective surgery for a claimant.

    (2) The Corporation may nominate a provider to perform the surgery (nominated provider).

    (3) Subject to subclause (4), the claimant must then—

    • (a) decide to accept the nominated provider; or

    • (b) decide not to accept the nominated provider and choose a provider (chosen provider); or

    • (c) choose a provider (because the Corporation has not nominated a provider under subclause (2)).

    (4) Before the claimant decides whether to accept the nominated provider, the Corporation must tell the claimant that the Corporation would be liable to pay the full cost of the surgery if it was performed by the nominated provider.

    (5) The Corporation is liable to pay the full cost of surgery under this regulation if it is performed by—

    • (a) a district health board; or

    • (b) a nominated provider; or

    • (c) a provider described in subclause (3)(c).

    (6) The Corporation is liable to pay 60% of the amount that would have been payable under this regulation had the surgery been performed by the nominated provider, if—

    • (a) the Corporation nominated a provider under subclause (2); and

    • (b) the surgery is performed by the chosen provider; and

    • (c) the chosen provider is not a district health board.

GST

19 GST included

  • All amounts specified or referred to in these regulations are inclusive of goods and services tax.

Revocations

20 Revocations

Schedule
Costs of treatment

rr 6, 7, 9–17

  • Schedule: substituted, on 1 October 2010, by regulation 11 of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/329).

  $
Counsellors' costs 
C1Consultation provided by a counsellor who is a specialist 
C2Consultation provided by a counsellor 
Dentists' costs 
 Examination 
DE1Dental consultation, including examination63.92
DE2Periodic oral examination/review32.61
DE3Extended initial examination (complex cases relating to dental implants, orthodontics, and advanced restorative work)—including study models and photographs132.89
 Radiological examination and interpretation 
DX1Periapical or bitewing film (each)12.27
DX2Occlusal (each)32.61
DX3Panorex35.78
DX4Other extra film (each)32.61
DX5Tomography151.59
DX6Lateral or antero-posterior head films68.49
DX7Sedation (age appropriate)92.00
 Emergency temporary cover 
DT1Emergency temporary cover32.61
 General oral surgery 
 Extractions 
DG1Extraction of permanent or deciduous tooth per first tooth107.33
DG2Surgical removal of tooth or tooth fragment (root fracture)162.94
DG3Removal of unerupted tooth or teeth in fracture line285.10
DG4Extraction of subsequent permanent or deciduous tooth in same quadrant as for DG176.67
 Surgery 
DG5Management of minor (less than 1 cm) or moderate (1 to 2 cm) lacerations by suturing per operative site162.94
DG6Management of serious (over 2 cm) lacerations by suturing site281.11
DG7Incision and drainage abscess cellulitis219.98
DG8Excision of traumatic mucous cyst267.82
DG9Removal of root from maxillary sinus301.45
DG10Splint application or removal (per tooth)68.18
DG11Cleaning of wound and removal of debris68.18
DG14Reduction of fractured alveolar process102.22
DG15Repositioning of displaced tooth (per tooth)51.11
DG16Replacing avulsed tooth51.11
DG17Occlusal adjustment (simple)34.04
DG18Removal of plates, wires, and screws425.96
DG19Jaw fractures non-surgical management146.59
DG20Jaw fractures simple and moderate (simple methods of fixation)334.06
DG21TMJ disorder conservative management146.59
DG22Minor surgical operations not otherwise covered by this schedule146.59
DG23Provision of bite splints245.33
 Restorative 
DR1Amalgam 1 surface filling (including 2 fillings on the one surface)71.55
DR2Amalgam 2 surface filling (approximo-occlusal)92.00
DR3Amalgam 3 surface filling (mesio-occlusal-distal)102.22
DR4Amalgam restoration (including 1 or more cusps)132.89
DR5Complex coronal reconstruction in amalgam148.22
DR6Non-metallic simple fillings63.58
DR7Non-metallic filling (more than 1 surface per tooth)125.73
DR8Rebonding tooth fragment96.19
DR9Complex reconstruction in complex resin, direct178.89
 Prosthodontics 
DP1Partial denture (1 tooth)403.78
DP2Each additional tooth (all dentures)21.26
DP3Each clasp13.09
DP4Lingual bar22.79
DP5Metal framed partial denture (1 tooth)961.91
DP6Plastic flexible denture, eg, Valplast (1 tooth)498.33
DP7Transitional denture replacing missing tooth403.78
DP8Full upper or lower denture651.67
DP9Full upper and lower denture1,140.49
DP10Rebasing full upper or lower denture260.67
DP11Reline full denture178.89
DP12Reline partial denture178.89
DP13Repair (all types)58.67
 Crown and bridge 
 Temporary structure 
DC1Temporary crown92.00
DC2Temporary bridge (per unit)92.00
 Inlay/onlay 
DC3Indirect gold inlay/onlay305.44
DC4Indirect resin inlay/onlay229.08
DC5Indirect porcelain inlay/onlay304.93
 Veneers 
DC6Porcelain veneer690.82
DC7Composite resin veneer178.89
DC8Post (wrought or pre-formed)94.45
DC9Composite or glass ionomer core63.58
DC10Amalgam core63.58
DC11Cast post and core (metal or ceramic)204.45
 Crowns 
DC13Stainless steel crown81.47
DC14Acrylic jacket crown391.00
DC15All ceramic crown817.78
DC16Porcelain fused to metal crown788.54
DC17Cast gold crown (full and three-quarters)746.22
 Bridges 
DC18Indirect composite bridge (per unit)241.14
DC19Maryland bridge (per unit)301.45
DC20Direct composite bridge (per unit)265.67
DC21All ceramic bridge (per unit)651.67
DC22Porcelain fused to metal bridge (per unit)651.67
DC23Gold bridge (per unit)651.67
 Miscellaneous 
DC24Stress breaker/precision attachment in bridge32.61
DC25Recementing crown/bridge/veneer/inlay32.61
 Endodontics 
DN1Pulpotomy97.83
DN2Irrigation and dressing of root canal system97.83
DN3Complete preparation and obturation of root canal (per canal)—open or closed apex327.11
DN5Apicectomy and retrograde filling (per canal)306.67
DN6Removal of root filling (per canal)246.05
DN7Removal of post or post crown246.05
DN8Bleaching, 1 non-vital tooth (per treatment)153.33
DN9Pulp capping40.89
DN10Removal of a fractured post or instrument246.05
DN11Internal repair of perforation246.05
DN12Surgical repair of perforation246.05
DN13Negotiation of a calcified canal (can be used with item DN3)246.05
 Periodontics 
DD1Gingivectomy (per tooth)151.59
DD2Surgical crown lengthening (per tooth)357.78
DD3Pericision (per tooth)97.83
DD4Surgical subgingival curettage (per tooth)97.83
DD5Frenectomy255.55
DD6Vestibuloplasty255.55
DD7Site preparation for dental implant357.78
DD8Placement of membrane383.33
DD9Substitute bone material153.33
 Dental implants 
DM1Resilient linings (tooth or teeth)73.60
DM2Fixture head impressions and copings (per fixture)393.55
DM3Dental implant crown (per single unit)1,226.67
DM4Dental stent and guide (per fixture)132.89
DM5Definitive abutment (per fixture)393.55
DM6Temporary abutment (per fixture)49.07
DM7Repairs to abutments (per fixture)85.15
 Claimants under 18 years old 
DY1Dental consultation, including examination66.01
DY2Periodic oral examination/review46.00
DY3Periapical or bitewing film (each)12.27
DY4Panorex35.78
DY5Sedation (age appropriate), covers IV and IM (not oral sedation)92.00
DY6Emergency temporary cover35.78
DY7Extraction permanent tooth or deciduous tooth (per tooth)107.33
DY8Surgical removal of tooth or root204.45
DY9Repositioning of displaced tooth (per tooth)61.33
DY10Replacing avulsed tooth61.33
DY11Non-metallic filling125.99
DY12Rebonding tooth fragment112.45
DY13Partial denture (1 tooth)403.78
DY14Temporary crown122.67
DY15Temporary bridge (per unit)122.67
DY16Complex reconstruction in composite resin, direct178.89
DY17Complete preparation and obturation of root canal per canal closed apex (either item DY17 or DY18 but not both)327.11
DY18Complete preparation and obturation of open apexed tooth per tooth (either item DY18 or DY17 but not both)368.00
DY19Bleaching, 1 non-vital tooth (per treatment)184.00
DY20Pulp capping40.89
DY21Surgical decoronation429.33
   
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment costs 
H1Neurological assay before recompression97.77
H2Neurological assay after recompression87.96
H3In-chamber treatment supervision, per hour102.21
H4Out-of-chamber treatment supervision, per hour50.09
Medical practitioners', nurses', and nurse practitioners' costs 
 Burn/abrasion 
MB1Treatment of burn less than 4 cm²34.22
MB2Treatment of burn at a single site greater than 4 cm²67.39
MB3Treatment of significant abrasions less than 4 cm² at a single site34.24
MB4Treatment of significant abrasions greater than 4 cm² at a single site67.39
MB5Significant burns or abrasions (not including fractures) at multiple sites (greater than 4 cm²); necessary wound cleaning, preparation, and dressing98.18
 Dislocation 
MD1Dislocation of finger/toe with splint/strapping39.65
MD2Dislocation of thumb; closed reduction and immobilisation111.11
MD3Dislocation of elbow with radiological confirmation; closed reduction and immobilisation102.91
MD4Dislocation of shoulder; closed reduction and collar and cuff immobilisation74.12
MD5Dislocation of patella; closed reduction and cast immobilisation176.36
 Fracture 
MF1Fractured finger or toe (proximal, middle, or distal phalanx); closed reduction and immobilisation39.65
MF2Fractured finger or toe (proximal, middle, or distal phalanx); requiring local anaesthetic54.82
MF3Fractured metatarsal: closed reduction (not requiring cast); closed reduction, immobilisation by strapping39.65
MF4Fractured metacarpal(s) hand: with or without local anaesthetic; immobilisation by strapping54.82
MF5Fractured carpal bone, including scaphoid: treatment by cast immobilisation, not requiring reduction123.49
MF6Fractured tarsal or metatarsal bones (excluding calcaneum or talus): treatment by cast immobilisation176.36
MF7Fractured calcaneum or talus: treatment by cast immobilisation176.36
MF8Fractured clavicle74.12
MF9Fractured distal radius and ulna; cast immobilisation not requiring reduction123.49
MF10Fractured distal radius and ulna requiring closed reduction, involving regional or other form of anaesthesia147.65
MF11Fractured shaft radius and ulna: treatment by cast immobilisation123.49
MF12Fractured distal humerus (supracondylar or condylar): by cast immobilisation123.49
MF13Fractured proximal or shaft humerus: immobilisation by collar and cuff or U-slab74.89
MF14Fractured shaft tibia and/or fibula: treatment by cast immobilisation with reduction176.36
MF15Fractured distal tibia and/or fibula: treatment by cast immobilisation with reduction176.36
MF16Fractured fibula (without tibial fracture); immobilisation with soft tissue strapping74.89
 Miscellaneous 
MM1Abscess or haematoma: drainage with incision (with or without local anaesthetic agent)30.88
MM2Insertion of IV line for administration of IV medications or electrolytes or transfusion (if provided under local or national guideline approved by the Corporation)61.77
MM3Nail, simple removal of24.73
MM4Nail, removal of or wedge resection; requiring the use of digital anaesthesia102.91
MM5Removal of embedded or impacted foreign body from cornea or conjunctiva (with use of topical anaesthetic); or from auditory canal or nasal passages: or from skin or subcutaneous tissue with incision: or from rectum or vagina33.26
MM6Pinch skin graft77.21
MM7Dental anaesthetic28.84
MM8Epistaxis: arrest during episode by nasal cavity packing with or without cautery45.60
 Open wound 
MW1Closure of open wounds less than 2 cm; any necessary care and treatment including cleaning and debriding, exploration, administration of anaesthetic, and dressing36.37
MW2Closure of open wound (or wounds) of skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane 2 cm to 7 cm long: any necessary care and treatment including cleaning and debriding, exploration, administration of anaesthetic, and dressing69.39
MW3Closure of open wound (or wounds) of skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane greater than 7 cm long: any necessary care and treatment including cleaning and debriding, exploration, administration of anaesthetic, and dressing91.82
MW4Amputation of digit, including use of anaesthetic, debridement of bone and soft tissue, and closure of wound102.91
 Soft tissue injury 
MT1Simple soft tissue injuries; management of simple sprain of wrist/ankle/knee/elbow or other soft tissue injury requiring crepe bandage or similar immobilisation not requiring formal strapping16.15
MT2Soft tissue injury (other than splinting of dislocated or fractured digit), unless specified elsewhere; application of plaster or padded splint or specific strapping within agreed guidelines (includes splinting of Achilles tendon injury and serious ankle sprains)74.89
MT3Aspiration of inflamed joint, tendon, bursa, or other subcutaneous tissue or space (with or without injection)36.34
MT4Extensor tendon, primary repair185.24
MT5Ruptured Achilles tendon: management by plaster immobilisation181.59
Radiologists' costs 
 Extremities 
RA01Sternum64.32
RA02Sterno-clavicular joints73.50
RA03Clavicle55.13
RA04Acromio-clavicular joints55.13
RA05Scapula55.13
RA06Shoulder59.72
RA07Humerus59.72
RA08Elbow joint50.53
RA09Forearm50.53
RA10Hand and/or wrist joint50.53
RA11Wrist/hand for bone age50.53
RA15Upper limb (infant)59.72
RA21Sacro-iliac joints59.72
RA22Pelvis or both hips (1 projection)59.72
RA25Hip joint (more than 1 projection)64.32
RA26Femur59.72
RA27Knee joint55.13
RA28Knee joint (and intercondylar/axial)64.32
RA29Tibia and fibula55.13
RA30Ankle joint59.72
RA32Foot55.13
RA35Long legs (hips to ankles—including measurement)68.91
RA40Lower limb (infant)64.32
 Head, neck, and spine 
RB01Cervical spine68.91
RB02Thoracic spine64.32
RB03Lumbar spine including lumbosacral joint64.32
RB04Sacro-coccygeal spine59.72
RB08Spine; scoliosis views68.91
RB10Skull64.32
RB12Nasal bones55.13
RB13Facial bones59.72
RB14Optic foramina50.53
RB16Auditory canals (plain films only)64.32
RB21Nasal sinuses50.53
RB22Nasopharynx59.72
RB23Mastoids (bilateral)64.32
RB24Larynx and/or trachea55.13
RB31Upper teeth50.53
RB32Lower teeth50.53
RB33Mandible or OPG or lateral ceph68.91
RB34Temporo-mandibular joints68.91
RB35Salivary gland59.72
RB37Pharynx59.72
   
 Chest, including breast 
RC05Thoracic inlet59.72
RC06Chest (1 view)59.72
RC07Chest (more than 1 view)59.72
RC08Chest and thoracic cage73.50
RC09Chest and both oblique views73.50
 Mammography 
RC31Screening mammogram101.06
RC32Recall mammogram137.82
RC35Problem mammogram bilateral202.14
RC36Problem mammogram unilateral133.23
RC40Needle localisation271.04
RC41Galactogram271.04
RC45Breast aspiration biopsy271.04
RC46Breast biopsy with stereotaxis271.04
 GI, GU, and obstetrics—no contrast modifiers permitted 
 Radiology 
RD01Abdomen (1 projection)59.72
RD02Abdomen (more than 1 projection)59.72
RD07Pelvimetry (1 view)59.72
RD08Pelvimetry (2 or more views)59.72
 Screening 
RD10Contrast swallow (oesophagus only)468.58
RD11Contrast study upper GI tract468.58
RD13Small bowel meal468.58
RD14Small bowel enema (enteroclysis)785.54
RD15Contrast enema468.58
RD20Dynamic proctogram468.58
RD30ERCP468.58
RD40IVP including plain film and tomos271.04
RD44Cystogram retrograde or antegrade468.58
RD45Urethrogram468.58
RD46Micturating cysto-urethrogram468.58
RD47Ascending urethrogram468.58
 Special procedures 
RS42Tube injection271.04
RS43Dacrocystogram271.04
RS44Sialogram271.04
RS46Hysterosalpingogram468.58
RS61Myelogram cervical468.58
RS62Myelogram lumbar468.58
RS63Myelogram multilevel468.58
RS70Arthrogram271.04
RS71Arthrogram—upper limb271.04
RS73Arthrogram—lower limb271.04
 Ultrasound 
 Abdomen and pelvis 
RU01US abdomen142.40
RU02US abdomen and pelvis179.17
RU03US renal tracts133.23
RU04US abdominal aorta (without Doppler)133.23
RU06US pelvis (trans-abdominal only)133.23
 Infants 
RU10US infant head133.23
RU11US infant pylorus133.23
RU12US infant heart252.67
RU13US infant hips133.23
RU19US infant miscellaneous133.23
 Various 
RU20US thyroid/neck133.23
RU21US scrotum and testis133.23
RU22US breast133.23
RU23US veins188.35
RU24US eye133.23
RU25US chest133.23
RU27US injection/aspiration266.44
RU28US additional region96.46
RU29US miscellaneous133.23
 Skeletal 
RU30US shoulder188.35
RU31US musculoskeletal142.40
RU32US foreign body localisation105.66
RU39US skeletal miscellaneous142.40
 Intracavitary 
RU40US prostate165.37
RU41US anus/rectum165.37
RU42US female pelvis (includes trans-vaginal and trans-abdominal, or trans-vaginal only)165.37
RU43US trans-oesophageal280.22
RU44US intraoperative280.22
RU49US intracavitary miscellaneous165.37
 Vascular 
RU51Duplex/Doppler of chest225.10
RU56Duplex/Doppler: additional limb (arterial or venous)179.17
 Pregnancy 
RU60US routine pregnancy less than 28 weeks142.40
RU61US problem pregnancy179.17
RU62US pregnancy greater than 28 weeks179.17
RU64US with amniocentesis266.44
RU68US pregnancy—per extra foetus greater than 168.91
 Additional 
RX24X-ray additional region50.53
RX25Domiciliary X-ray (in addition)96.46
Specialists' costs 
 Repair recent wound 
SR1Not exceeding 7 cm, superficial146.64
SR2Not exceeding 7 cm, deeper tissue195.50
SR3Exceeding 7 cm, superficial244.41
SR4Exceeding 7 cm, deeper tissue293.27
 Fractures (closed reduction) 
SF1Phalanges97.77
SF2Metacarpals, excluding Bennetts175.97
SF3Metatarsals136.87
SF4Bennetts254.17
SF5Carpal bones127.06
SF6Colles234.60
SF7Radius and ulna—shafts283.46
SF8Radius—head and neck254.17
SF9Humerus283.46
SF10Talus—neck263.94
SF11Calcaneus263.94
SF12Other tarsals166.21
SF13Ankle—fracture dislocation, Potts410.57
SF14Tibia and fibula—shaft469.20
SF15Tibia and fibula—upper end410.57
SF16Tibia and fibula—involving joint traction478.96
SF17Femur, any site, with/without traction723.37
 Haematoma, abscess, or other infection 
SH1Small—aspiration24.48
SH2Large—incision and drainage (local anaesthetic)116.69
SH3Large—incision and drainage (general anaesthetic)127.06
 Foreign body, removal of 
SB1Under local anaesthetic92.92
SB2Under general anaesthetic205.26
SB3From cornea or sclera63.58
SB4From ear, other than by simple syringing97.77
SB5From muscle, tendon, or other deep tissue293.27
SB6From nose, other than by simple probing117.30
SB7From throat, additional fee97.77
 Dislocations (closed reduction) 
SD1Elbow, wrist, thumb, and fingers with strapping/splint195.50
SD2Shoulder117.30
SD3Patella166.21
SD4Hip234.60
 Plaster 
SP1Upper limb—above elbow146.64
SP2Upper limb—below elbow127.06
SP3Lower limb—above knee175.97
SP4Lower limb—below knee146.64
 Other 
SM1Aspiration of joint24.48
SM2Amputation of all or part of 1 digit215.07
SM3Extensor tendon, primary repair342.14
SM4Nail, simple removal of97.77
Specified treatment providers' costs 
POD3Abscess or haematoma: drainage with incision (with or without local anaesthetic agent)30.88
POD4Nail, simple removal of24.73
POD5Nail, wedge resection/removal of—requiring the use of digital anaesthesia102.91
TMTAll treatment25.02
X-RAYX-ray services provided by chiropractor (maximum of 2 films per claimant per personal injury)15.64

  • Schedule: amended, on 1 April 2012, by regulation 8 of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SR 2012/11).

  • Schedule: amended, on 1 January 2011, by regulation 12 of the Accident Compensation (Apportioning Entitlements for Hearing Loss) Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/424).

Diane Morcom,
Clerk of the Executive Council.

Issued under the authority of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989.

Date of notification in Gazette: 18 December 2003.

Contents

  • 1General

  • 2Status of reprints

  • 3How reprints are prepared

  • 4Changes made under section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989

  • 5List of amendments incorporated in this reprint (most recent first)

Notes
1 General

  • This is a reprint of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Regulations 2003. The reprint incorporates all the amendments to the regulations as at 1 April 2012, as specified in the list of amendments at the end of these notes.

    Relevant provisions of any amending enactments that contain transitional, savings, or application provisions that cannot be compiled in the reprint are also included, after the principal enactment, in chronological order. For more information, see http://www.pco.parliament.govt.nz/reprints/ .

2 Status of reprints

  • Under section 16D of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989, reprints are presumed to correctly state, as at the date of the reprint, the law enacted by the principal enactment and by the amendments to that enactment. This presumption applies even though editorial changes authorised by section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 have been made in the reprint.

    This presumption may be rebutted by producing the official volumes of statutes or statutory regulations in which the principal enactment and its amendments are contained.

3 How reprints are prepared

  • A number of editorial conventions are followed in the preparation of reprints. For example, the enacting words are not included in Acts, and provisions that are repealed or revoked are omitted. For a detailed list of the editorial conventions, see http://www.pco.parliament.govt.nz/editorial-conventions/ or Part 8 of the Tables of New Zealand Acts and Ordinances and Statutory Regulations and Deemed Regulations in Force.

4 Changes made under section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989

  • Section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 authorises the making of editorial changes in a reprint as set out in sections 17D and 17E of that Act so that, to the extent permitted, the format and style of the reprinted enactment is consistent with current legislative drafting practice. Changes that would alter the effect of the legislation are not permitted.

    A new format of legislation was introduced on 1 January 2000. Changes to legislative drafting style have also been made since 1997, and are ongoing. To the extent permitted by section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989, all legislation reprinted after 1 January 2000 is in the new format for legislation and reflects current drafting practice at the time of the reprint.

    In outline, the editorial changes made in reprints under the authority of section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 are set out below, and they have been applied, where relevant, in the preparation of this reprint:

    • •omission of unnecessary referential words (such as “of this section” and “of this Act”)

    • •typeface and type size (Times Roman, generally in 11.5 point)

    • •layout of provisions, including:

      • •indentation

      • •position of section headings (eg, the number and heading now appear above the section)

    • •format of definitions (eg, the defined term now appears in bold type, without quotation marks)

    • •format of dates (eg, a date formerly expressed as “the 1st day of January 1999” is now expressed as “1 January 1999”)

    • •position of the date of assent (it now appears on the front page of each Act)

    • •punctuation (eg, colons are not used after definitions)

    • •Parts numbered with roman numerals are replaced with arabic numerals, and all cross-references are changed accordingly

    • •case and appearance of letters and words, including:

      • •format of headings (eg, headings where each word formerly appeared with an initial capital letter followed by small capital letters are amended so that the heading appears in bold, with only the first word (and any proper nouns) appearing with an initial capital letter)

      • •small capital letters in section and subsection references are now capital letters

    • •schedules are renumbered (eg, Schedule 1 replaces First Schedule), and all cross-references are changed accordingly

    • •running heads (the information that appears at the top of each page)

    • •format of two-column schedules of consequential amendments, and schedules of repeals (eg, they are rearranged into alphabetical order, rather than chronological).

5 List of amendments incorporated in this reprint (most recent first)