Public Health Funding

You may be eligible for assistance or funding through your local District Health Board (DHB).

• Visit your GP or Specialist
  Discuss it with your GP or specialist.
• Submit a referral
  Your GP or specialist will need to submit a referral with a clinical rationale for your orthotic needs for consideration, as per public health service specifications.
• If a client is eligible for funding by their local District Health Board (DHB) or Ministry of Health (MOH) the referral must be sent to the relevant DHB directly in order to be considered for funding. Any referrals received by Orthopro directly will be treated as a private referral, unless covered by ACC. 
• Book an appointment
  If the funding is approved, Orthopro will contact you to book an appointment.

ACC

If your condition is directly linked to an injury, your orthotic or prosthetic treatment may be funded by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).

• Visit your GP, Specialist or Health Provider
  Discuss your condition and if appropriate obtain a prescription or referral.
• Book an appointment
  Contact us to book an appointment.

You will need an ACC claim number. In some cases, prior approval is required before proceeding with treatment.

Privately

You can contact us and book an appointment for yourself, however, we recommended that you visit your GP or specialist for advice.

• Self-Funding
• PVT insurance
  If you have an insurance company, they may assist with the treatment
  cost. Orthopro does not deal directly with your insurer.
• Work and Income
  You may be eligible for assistance through Work and Income New Zealand.