C13 - Home Modifications Assistance
The Ministry of Health provide funding for some home
modifications that cost over $200 (in 2021). The Ministry also provides
some limited funding for equipment to support people with a disability.
If you are assessed as eligible to receive funding,
the Ministry of Health may:
- pay for and manage all the modifications for you (up to a maximum amount)
- manage the modifications and ask you to pay some of the costs towards those modifications ('part payment')
- leave you to arrange the modifications yourself, but they will make a contribution to some of the costs of those modifications ('cost contribution').
Most modifications that receive Ministry of Health funding must be completed by an approved service provider. Two organisations are approved by the Ministry of Health to provide
equipment and modifications services: Accessable provide services for people living in the Auckland and Northland regions. Enable New Zealand provide services for the rest of New
Zealand.
ACC may be able to provide funding for modifications to help you to live in your home following an injury. There are eligibility requirements to access this assistance.
Pros
Funding assistance will help you to have important modifications made.
Cons
There is a limit to the amount of funding you can receive from the Ministry of Health for modifications (in 2021 the maximum amount is $15,334). You will need to cover any
modification costs over that funding amount. Small modifications under $200 (in 2021) are not covered by the funding.
What do I need in order to take this option?
Eligibility for assistance
- Contact your doctor, local hospital, district health board (DHB) or local Needs Assessment and Service Coordination service (NASC). NASC will assess whether you need any home
modifications and whether you are eligible for financial assistance.
- Depending on the amount of funding you are seeking, you may need to provide information about your income and cash assets.
Could this option limit my future choices?
No.
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