The Health Practitioner Handbook
The Health Practitioner Handbook seeks to address questions that many health practitioners may have about the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and its services, from forms and processes, to benefit eligibility.
The handbook also clarifies the level of detail we require to ensure people receive the assistance they're entitled to.
If health or disability practitioners have any questions about topics in this handbook, please don’t hesitate to contact your local health and disability co-ordinator.
Practical information for practice managers and receptionists
Role of the health practitioner when providing medical certificates
Role of Work and Income’s health and disability co-ordinators
Role of the practice manager and receptionist
Medical certificates
Who can complete a medical certificate?
Availability of medical certificates
Completing medical certificates
Provider payments
For more information
Second opinions and designated doctors
Role of designated doctor
Process
Report
Payment
Applying to be a designated doctor
For more information
Assisting people into work
Introduction
Definition of work
Inability to work
Factors to consider
Employment assistance available from Work and Income
Health and disability services
Arranging health and disability services
Family and Community Services
Family Violence Intervention Programme
Family Violence Information Line
Family Start
SKIP (Strategies with Kids/Information for Parents)
National Directory
New Zealand veteran entitlements
Veteran's Pension
War Disablement Pension
Surviving Spouse Pension
Special allowances