BUSINESS ADVICE • 26 OCTOBER 2021 • 2 MIN READ

How does ACC work if you're self employed?

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CoverPlus

Cover Plus Extra

Payment Plans

Who are Beany?

Beany is not allowed to act as your agent with ACC, but here is some general information about the cover options.

CoverPlus

Despite its title, this is the standard cover.

If you’re self-employed or a contractor you’ll automatically be on CoverPlus. If you’ve had an accident and can’t work, ACC will pay compensation at up to 80% of your taxable income, based on the most recently completed financial year
If that previous year was a bad year and your wages were unusually low, then your compensation will still be based on that amount, regardless of what you were earning just prior to your accident
But what happens if you don’t have prior years financial information? Well, you will get the minimum weekly compensation which is $566.40 (equal to 80% of the adult minimum wage of $708.00 for a forty-hour week)

Cover Plus Extra

An optional cover product that allows you to choose how much of your income you want covered if you have an accident and can’t work. Compensation is paid out at 100% of the amount you have agreed in advance with ACC
Levies are pre-arranged so you always know how much you are paying
CoverPlus Extra is especially suited to those who those with fluctuating income, either yearly or seasonal income, and those who are newly self-employed with no earnings history and want assurances around your cover

It is important to remember that ACC only covers accidental injury, not sickness or age-related injuries. We suggest you also discuss your situation with an insurance broker. They’re usually paid a commission by the insurance provider for selling their products. You won’t pay for their time, and if you don’t go ahead, there’s no cost either.

Payment Plans

If a your levy is over $575 it can be spread over six months without penalties, interest or fees. Or it can be spread it over ten months, with an admin fee of 5.4% – this is a better option than most overdraft or credit card rates. Longer term options are available, but this needs to be specifically requested

Check out ACC’s website for additional information.

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