This is an HTML version of an attachment to the Official Information request 'Applying for Entitlment as the Result of Claimant Receiving a Deemed Decision'.


 
04 February 2026 
 
Anthony Jordan   
[FYI request #33593 email] 
 
 
Kia ora Anthony 
 
Your Official Information Act request, reference: GOV-045704 
Thank you for your request of 24 January 2026, asking for the following information under the Official 
Information Act 1982 (the Act): 
 
1/ When a Claimant receives a Deemed Decision, how does the Claimant go about applying for 
the entitlement(s) 
2/ In the event the Claimant is not happy with the Compensation, Treatment or such like of the 
Deemed Decision Entitlement, what process would the Claimant use to challenge the ACC 
(Keeping in mind the ACC not using the review process in the first place, which led to a Deemed 
Decision) 

 
Part 1. Deemed cover 
The process for applying for entitlements does not differ between clients with deemed or substantive 
cover. Please find attached Managing cover that is deemed on a claim policy
 
Part 2. Challenging ACC 
If a client is unhappy with a decision made by ACC they can make a complaint, request Alternate 
Dispute Resolution or request an independent review. Further information about these three options is 
available on the ACC website, via the following links: 
•  https://www.acc.co.nz/im-injured/resolve-an-issue/talk-to-us-or-make-a-complaint 
•  https://www.acc.co.nz/im-injured/resolve-an-issue/alternative-dispute-resolution 
•  https://www.acc.co.nz/im-injured/resolve-an-issue/request-an-independent-review 
 
If you have any questions about this response, please get in touch 
You can email me at [email address]. If you are not happy with this response, you can 
also contact the Ombudsman via [email address] or by phoning 0800 802 602. 
Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz. 
 
Ngā mihi 
 
Christopher Johnston 
Manager Official Information Act Services 
Government Engagement 
 
 
 
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