Comments on: ACC vs. MOH: This time it’s going to court http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/ disability news, views, and reviews from NZ and around the world Mon, 14 May 2012 07:19:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.2 By: Matt Hughes http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-1491 Matt Hughes Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:13:04 +0000 http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-1491 I know it is not my place on this website, although i do feel for these people in need.The funding system here is so backward, its like third world sometimes. I have previously worked in Australia building Wheelchair accessible vehicles and I know the funding process is much fairer there.Accessment is more accurate for the personal needs of the person. Anyway I am now building a cheaper alternative to the ACC cars coming from Italy ( only availible to those with ACC funding) here in NZ. I hope to find solutions for those who need it most! I know it is not my place on this website, although i do feel for these people in need.The funding system here is so backward, its like third world sometimes.

I have previously worked in Australia building Wheelchair accessible vehicles and I know the funding process is much fairer there.Accessment is more accurate for the personal needs of the person.

Anyway I am now building a cheaper alternative to the ACC cars coming from Italy ( only availible to those with ACC funding) here in NZ. I hope to find solutions for those who need it most!

]]> By: Noel Merriman http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-949 Noel Merriman Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:05:02 +0000 http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-949 There is no equality, we have a daughter with spina bifida & is permanently in a wheelchair. To give her independence we had to buy a disability van ourselves are being refused by the Lottery Board as 'earning too much" How does that comaper to some criminals like Burton who, only has one leg is entitled to everything being under ACC, I know it now exceeds the million mark in medical costs alone. After her operation in October we will have to go through the process again as she will be too tall for the current van once her back is straightened,. In summary, I agree with you all & give my support! There is no equality, we have a daughter with spina bifida & is permanently in a wheelchair. To give her independence we had to buy a disability van ourselves are being refused by the Lottery Board as 'earning too much" How does that comaper to some criminals like Burton who, only has one leg is entitled to everything being under ACC, I know it now exceeds the million mark in medical costs alone.

After her operation in October we will have to go through the process again as she will be too tall for the current van once her back is straightened,. In summary, I agree with you all & give my support!

]]> By: Peter Humphreys http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-861 Peter Humphreys Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:40:56 +0000 http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-861 Human rights tribunal case is starting on September the third in Auckland. It revolves around Family members being allowed to be paid to care for their special needs children or family members. We have waited 8 years to get this case to court. We are finally going to here the reasoning behind the discriminatory policy of the MOH. Human rights tribunal case is starting on September the third in Auckland. It revolves around Family members being allowed to be paid to care for their special needs children or family members. We have waited 8 years to get this case to court. We are finally going to here the reasoning behind the discriminatory policy of the MOH.

]]> By: ACC vs. MOH will play out on CloseUp tonight http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-788 ACC vs. MOH will play out on CloseUp tonight Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:04:03 +0000 http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-788 [...] for the late notice folks, but for those of you interested in the ongoing ACC vs. MOH saga featuring Melanie Trevethick, this issue will be played out in a full debate tonight on TV [...] [...] for the late notice folks, but for those of you interested in the ongoing ACC vs. MOH saga featuring Melanie Trevethick, this issue will be played out in a full debate tonight on TV [...]

]]> By: Today’s the day, everyone! http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-510 Today’s the day, everyone! Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:51:53 +0000 http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-510 [...] Whatever the outcome, you’ve gotta admire Melanie Trevethick’s tenacity in taking the MOH vs. ACC battle to the High Court in Wellington. The court case is set down for today and [...] [...] Whatever the outcome, you’ve gotta admire Melanie Trevethick’s tenacity in taking the MOH vs. ACC battle to the High Court in Wellington. The court case is set down for today and [...]

]]> By: Jan http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-493 Jan Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:43:29 +0000 http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-493 I have a son with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy aged 14. He is totally dependent on others for his cares and is in an power wheelchair. We were turned down by Lotteries for funding for a van because my husband and I earn "too much money" so therefore would not be considered for funding even though the van would solely be used for Mitchell's transportation. Mitchell also has two older siblings who are able to care for him while we take a break, but because they live at home they can't be compensated for giving their weekend up to care for him. This really sucks!!! as there are not many respite care facilities in Auckland that we can use, despite ones that Mitchell would/could want to go to for a weekend. Equality in funding for these types of situations would help us out immensely and probably also for others in the same situation. Good luck with the case and I really hope that you can get the point across. I have a son with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy aged 14. He is totally dependent on others for his cares and is in an power wheelchair. We were turned down by Lotteries for funding for a van because my husband and I earn "too much money" so therefore would not be considered for funding even though the van would solely be used for Mitchell's transportation. Mitchell also has two older siblings who are able to care for him while we take a break, but because they live at home they can't be compensated for giving their weekend up to care for him. This really sucks!!! as there are not many respite care facilities in Auckland that we can use, despite ones that Mitchell would/could want to go to for a weekend.

Equality in funding for these types of situations would help us out immensely and probably also for others in the same situation.

Good luck with the case and I really hope that you can get the point across.

]]> By: Michelle http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-489 Michelle Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:12:00 +0000 http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-489 I am in the very same position as Denise above having a progressive neuromuscular condition that means physical needs change therefore resources need to change and am sick of funding myself because it is just too hard to battle all the red tape or I don't meet the criteria because "we earn too much" or "work too few hours". We are damned if we do and damned if we don't when it comes to contributing to society. I, like many others in this situation, just want to be independent and live my life which is hard to do in a country with terrible public transport systems and modified vehicles and homes and of course wheelchairs are hard to come if you are not on ACC. I have actually gone to the local paper and it is in the Manukau Courier this week - check out <a href="http://www.aucklandstuff.co.nz" rel="nofollow">www.aucklandstuff.co.nz</a> I just hope Melanie's case and some publicity from the rest of us can make a difference! I am in the very same position as Denise above having a progressive neuromuscular condition that means physical needs change therefore resources need to change and am sick of funding myself because it is just too hard to battle all the red tape or I don't meet the criteria because "we earn too much" or "work too few hours". We are damned if we do and damned if we don't when it comes to contributing to society. I, like many others in this situation, just want to be independent and live my life which is hard to do in a country with terrible public transport systems and modified vehicles and homes and of course wheelchairs are hard to come if you are not on ACC. I have actually gone to the local paper and it is in the Manukau Courier this week – check out http://www.aucklandstuff.co.nz I just hope Melanie's case and some publicity from the rest of us can make a difference!

]]> By: Joanna http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-488 Joanna Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:39:36 +0000 http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-488 Well said Denise! I'm a Fieldworker in the Disability sector and I constantly see the inequity when it comes to funding between ACC and MOH clients. I too will be following Melanie's case closely and look forward to on overhaul of this outdated and discriminatory system! Well said Denise! I'm a Fieldworker in the Disability sector and I constantly see the inequity when it comes to funding between ACC and MOH clients.

I too will be following Melanie's case closely and look forward to on overhaul of this outdated and discriminatory system!

]]> By: Denise http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-487 Denise Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:32:50 +0000 http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-487 We all pay ACC levies to cover accidents. The problem is that there is a completely inequitable system of funding. If the end result is that we are in a wheelchair then why does it matter how we got there? I didn't do anything stupid or careless to end up in a power chair, I was born with a Neuromuscular condition for which there was no family history. However I'm now treated like a second class citizen when it comes to accessing services and equipment. There are so many rules and regulations governing the funding I can receive and the reality is that the funding levels have been the same for 13 years. Like Red, I can only receive $11,000 towards vehicle modifications yet someone on ACC can receive a $112,000 Kia Carnival self drive option. I work, I have two small children and I do a lot of community and voluntary work so do feel that I am making a positive contribution to society. All I need is a little bit more help to make this easier. I look forward to seeing some publicity on Melanie's case and some change which will see this become a fairer system based on need. We all pay ACC levies to cover accidents. The problem is that there is a completely inequitable system of funding. If the end result is that we are in a wheelchair then why does it matter how we got there? I didn't do anything stupid or careless to end up in a power chair, I was born with a Neuromuscular condition for which there was no family history.

However I'm now treated like a second class citizen when it comes to accessing services and equipment. There are so many rules and regulations governing the funding I can receive and the reality is that the funding levels have been the same for 13 years.

Like Red, I can only receive $11,000 towards vehicle modifications yet someone on ACC can receive a $112,000 Kia Carnival self drive option. I work, I have two small children and I do a lot of community and voluntary work so do feel that I am making a positive contribution to society. All I need is a little bit more help to make this easier.

I look forward to seeing some publicity on Melanie's case and some change which will see this become a fairer system based on need.

]]> By: Mark http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-492 Mark Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:24:12 +0000 http://walkingisoverrated.com/2008/02/28/acc-vs-moh-this-time-its-going-to-court/#comment-492 I am a non-traumatic tetraphlegic which means MoH inequities apply to me. I was assessed as unsafe in my current vehicle. They said I need to drive the vehicle from my wheelchair so a Kia would work well for me. I dont give a sh*t what the cost is when it comes to my continued independence as a contributing member of society and ACC payer. We are all very PC when it comes to age, gender, culture etc but not on the radar when it comes to disability (MoH vs ACC). Just make it equitable! Dont tell any one but I'm still driving unsafely and embracing life. Who knows maybe I could end up with some ACC out of it!!! I am a non-traumatic tetraphlegic which means MoH inequities apply to me. I was assessed as unsafe in my current vehicle. They said I need to drive the vehicle from my wheelchair so a Kia would work well for me. I dont give a sh*t what the cost is when it comes to my continued independence as a contributing member of society and ACC payer. We are all very PC when it comes to age, gender, culture etc but not on the radar when it comes to disability (MoH vs ACC). Just make it equitable! Dont tell any one but I’m still driving unsafely and embracing life. Who knows maybe I could end up with some ACC out of it!!!

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