HCSRTI
Can ACC fund assistance with lawn mowing or gardening?
No
Name a way kiritaki can seek reimbursement for travel to treatment
Can ACC fund Childcare for an injured child
No - this would need to be considered under Supervision or Attendant care
What type of assessment is required when referring a client for a Maximise Independence
SRNA (or SNA for SI clients)
Although you can negotiate hours of support while you await the assessment report.
Name a way a kiritaki can seek reimbursement for equipment hire?
ACC001
MyACC
How many hours of allied health are available under a HCSRTI package
10 - so consider these hours first if you have a client with a RTI and a request for physio/TIAS has been received.
Name 2 things you should check with the kiritaki before approving taxi travel?
How many hours of childcare can a Recovery Assistant approve per week without seeking advice?
Up to 25 hours per week
Can childcare be provided under a HCSMI package?
Yes
If a client requests Equipment from the simple list and is supported by HCSRTI or HCSMI, who arranges the equipment?
The HCSS provider can arrange equipment from the simple list.
What 3 Allied health services are available under the HSCRTI
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Nursing
What is the minimum travel distance required for a client to claim mileage reimbursement for rehabilitation?
80km over a month or if they travel more than 20km from the start point to the destination point in a single, one-way trip within 14 days of the injury
Can a 13 year old receive supports under a HCSRTI package?
No
If you have a client who requires a MI package and consumables, do you need to refer for an SDA?
No, the nursing component of the MI can arrange consumables.
Can a Recovery Assistant order equipment from the standard or complex list?
No, this must be ordered by an independent assessor via a SDA or SRNA
How many HCSRTI packages are available for each client per injury
4 packages over 2 years
What is the maximum amount of ancillary support Assisted Recovery has the delegation to approve before having to go to Tech support?
$10,000 per year
What is the Assessment called that looks at supports to get a child client back to preschool or school?
EBRA (Education Based Rehabilitation Assessment)
What is the maximum amount of Allied health hours available under a HCSMI package?
32 hours over a 12 month period.
A client requires DHB equipment for an extra 2 weeks following their discharge 6 weeks ago. Should you extend the hire of the DHB equipment or arrange new equipment through Enable?
Extend the current DHB hire.
Can a client receive household support services under a HCSRTI and also have ACC fund private childcare?
No – All of a client’s home and community support needs should be met by the HCSRTI alone
Is the ACC4506 Determine Transport Needs form sent to the client before a Transport for Independence assessment?
No, this form is completed by the RTM with the client over the phone or in person before a referral is sent.
My Client needs 23 hours of childcare for the next 6 weeks. What HCS Service should I refer for?
Maximise Independence
(as there is over 120 hours of childcare required)
Who determines the hours that are approved for support under a HSCMI? ACC or the provider?
ACC – while awaiting an SRNA and then again following the assessment
You have received a request for a High cost piece of equipment. Should you check with Technical Services before you refer for an assessment or after?
Check with Technical services before referring for an assessment to prevent expectation setting.