The Aurora Centre
56 The Terrace, PO Box 1556
Wellington
Phone: 04 916 3300; Fax: 04 918 0099
Reference: OIA3524

15 October 2024

Scout Barbour Evans
[FYI request #28659 email]

Tēnā koe Scout

On 11 October 2024, the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha (the Ministry)
transferred part of your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) for the
following information:
“Correspondence providing advice, that has been sent to NASC providers and Te
Whatu Ora about this coverage (referring to Long COVID and ME/CFS).”

Your request is refused under section 18(g) of the OIA, as the information requested
is not held by the Disability Support Services (DSS). DSS did not provide specific
advice to Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) and Te Whatu Ora
about the eligibility of Long Covid and ME/CFS for disability support services.

If you wish to discuss this response with us, please feel free to contact
[Ministry for Disabled People request email]. If you are not satisfied with this response, you have
the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman. Information about
how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or by
contacting 0800 802 602.

Ngā mihi nui

Emma Williams
Manager, Ministerial and Executive Services

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