Backdated Set ups

MIXED BAG 1

100

Why do Claims pre 2010 get assessed via the Te Ara Hou calculator?

Eos only is able to apply the legislation applicable to the 2010 act. For all others we need to use the Te Ara Hou calculator where we can choose retrospective Acts. 

200

What's the earliest date we can get earnings via an RTE?

01/04/2015

300

What dates constitutes a complex S82 request? 

01/04/1990-01/04/1999

400

Can a Tax year recalculation be considered a backdated request?

No

500

Name one reason why we might have to apply for an S82 for a post 2015 period of earnings?

Client may have had a name change, IRD number change (bankrupt), earnings might not be available on RTE

MIXED BAG 2

100

Name a reason why you might do an ACC opt out for ERA?

You should also consider opting the employer out when the following situations apply:

• the client has received a MSD reimbursement

• the client is receiving a Section 60 permanent incapacity payment

• the claim is backdated and/or the employment has been terminated

• there may be other complex situations which means it is too difficult to administer the weekly compensation as ERA.

200

If a client requires ACC to pay MSD their reimbursement of their previous benefit- are they paying tax twice?

MSD pays net benefit to client and tax to IRD

ACC reimburses WINZ the net benefit and the tax on the benefit to IRD

ACC Arrears after reimbursement, ACC pays the claimant the net of any arrears, and the tax on ACC to IRD. 

300

For what reasons can a claim be escalated?

• A request may be escalated based on the following criteria:
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  • Client financial hardship
  • TL/CSL escalation
  • Media threat or ministerial involvement
  • Review claims where a deadline has been set.
    Note on review: If you think a review decision may be outside legislation, contact Legal Services for advice before proceeding with the request.
    
    

400

Do active debts need to be recovered from a clients backdated payment?

• Active collectable debts may be recovered from a client's backdated payment but they can't be recovered automatically.
  The debt and the clients backdated payment are seperate and must be treated that way.
• It is advisable to make a recovery decision before issuing a BDWC payment 

500

MSD may send an ACC172 and ask us to reimburse them. What is the highest % of a clients gross weekly compensation they can ask for?

100%

Mixed Bag 3

100

Whats a WC45 sent for and when?

For Backdated claims which are eligible for Alternate Tax Rate and after the payment has been finalised. 

200

An Operations manager ie Sarvesh has to sign off on a payment of how much?

+500k

300

Can a backdated claim be a VI claim?

Yes- backdated claims can be VI claims

400

How can a backdated payment become eligible for the Alternate Tax rate?

By being 365+1 days over a full complete tax year

500

Supplementary debt repayment: MSD will send a Section 86a lump deduction notice. This is an optional reimbursement the client may consent to. What is the % that the protected earnings threshold is set for these?

40%