Questions for written answer

18921 (2009). Hon David Parker to the Minister for ACC: Are the latest projections based on earlier trends for numbers of ACC funded sensitive claims prior to 2009?
Hon Dr Nick Smith (Minister for ACC) replied: The most recent claims liability projections were based on data and information through 30 June 2009. They were derived from patterns and trends of claim numbers based on the historical experience, giving more weight to the recent periods. Knowledge of operational and other changes were also taken into consideration; however, these often receive less weighting until evidence of the impacts can be demonstrated. These projections are currently being updated using data and information up to 31 December 2009. Mental injury has always been a requirement, defined under the legislation, in order for ACC to accept cover for a sensitive claim. The Corporation has put in place new guidelines implementing best practice for managing clients with a mental injury. This process began in 2008 with the publication of the Massey University Guidelines, for the assessment and treatment of people who experience mental injury as a result of sexual assault or sexual abuse.
http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/PB/Business/QWA/2/8/3/QWA_18921_2009-18921-2009-Hon-David-Parker-to-the-Minister-for-ACC.htm

18923 (2009). Hon David Parker to the Minister for ACC: What are the current rates and number of declines and accepted and pending for ACC funded sensitive claims by region?
Hon Dr Nick Smith (Minister for ACC) replied: I refer the Member to the attached table which provides details of the number of sensitive claims lodged between 1 July and 30 November 2009, by region. This information is broken down by the current number and percentage that have been accepted, declined or are pending.
http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/PB/Business/QWA/a/9/a/QWA_18923_2009-18923-2009-Hon-David-Parker-to-the-Minister-for-ACC.htm

18925 (2009). Hon David Parker to the Minister for ACC: Are the current rates of accepted ACC funded sensitive claims by region less in November 2009 than in November 2008?
Hon Dr Nick Smith (Minister for ACC) replied: I am unable to respond to the Member’s request, as not enough time has lapsed for ACC to provide meaningful figures for the number of Sensitive Claims accepted in November 2009.
http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/PB/Business/QWA/a/e/c/QWA_18925_2009-18925-2009-Hon-David-Parker-to-the-Minister-for-ACC.htm