ACC weekly compensation (80% income replacement after injury)
ACC Weekly Compensation
Paid by Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) · 🇳🇿 New Zealand
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 2 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
3 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
We pay up to 80% of your income as weekly compensation if you can't work because of your injury. Get paid while you recover. Apply using MyACC.
https://www.acc.co.nz/im-injured/financial-support/weekly-compensation
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.acc.co.nz
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