Ministry of Health Updates

Ministry of Health latest updates

Support and information for disabled people  (6 December 2021)

Disability community residential care providers – New protection framework under traffic light  (6 December 2021)

Disability community non-residential care providers – New protection framework under traffic light (6 December 2021)

Funded Disability Supports 

Work and Income Supports during Covid-19

Check what you may be entitled – Work and Income

Carer Support Forms are accepted online – Send your claims to csclaims@health.govt.nz Requirements: only 1 email per claim, and the client number must be in the title of the email. You can find the client number on the top right of the claim form. Scan the claim first, then supporting documents such as receipts; the claim must be saved as a PDF. Check your document before you send it – if it’s not clear and you can’t read it yourself, the claim team won’t be able to either. Emailing your form doesn’t mean the claim will be processed any faster, but it will allow you to maintain your bubble without going to a post box. If you have questions call the Contact Centre, 0800 855 066. It is experiencing high call volumes so as with most things at the moment, please be patient.

Ministry of Health updates translated – over 30 languages (up-dated 7 December 2021)

Mental Health and Wellbeing Guidelines

Health and disability system response

Disability Support and Residential Providers information

Interpreter Assistance via Healthline
Improvements are underway in the automated system for Healthline 0800 611 116 and the dedicated COVID line 0800 358 5453 to provide easier access for callers who require language support. When a caller rings through, an OPTION will now be announced up front to request an interpreter for either telephone service. Press the button and you will be directed to talk to someone directly to request your language e.g Korean. WAIT – DO NOT HANG UP!. Healthline and COVID line staff have been briefed