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 a
t [email address]. If you are not happy with this response, you can
also contact the Ombudsman vi
a [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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