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Hi all,
Regarding insurance in NZ, from my understanding ACC covers all, no fault,
all ages, workers and non workers. This Accident Commission cover levy is paid
by every working person and covers all. They played around the edges about 6
years ago but basically it's the same I accessed over 20 years ago. There is no
'right ' to sue for damages, instead care will be provided to all injured/harmed
persons throughout their life. There are something's NZ leads the world in
and this ACC has been in for at least 30 years!!
One small thought, how is the ACMI going to be able to sponsor indemnity
insurance when so few midwives belong to it? Will it mean some of these few
members who are 'lucky' enough to be covered through their work in hospitals are
going to be supporting IMP? Will IMP membership costs be increased or will
everyone's? Playing devil's advocate here but these will be some questions
midwives will be thinking but may not ask.
Just a thought 'cos the other day I was asked 'what does ACMI do for
midwives' when a colleague (recently arrived from NZ) was deciding how to
stretch her family's budget and trying to justifying joining QNU and/or ACMI.
QNU provides PI but not if you are an IMP. She hopes to join ACMI at a later
stage!
Barb Cook
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