Families face hardship as ACC reduces long-term claims

Tuesday 9 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 9 Dec 2025, 2:44pm

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ACC is moving more people off long-term claims to manage costs, leading to financial hardship for some. Jacob Hamlin, who suffers from chronic fatigue and brain fog following a concussion five years ago, is one person affected by these changes.

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1. RNZTue 9 Dec 2025, 6:27am

   ACC's financial squeeze: The human toll (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesTue 9 Dec 2025, 2:44pm

   'Denying everyone and seeing what sticks': The toll of ACC's squeeze (opens in new tab)