Health and disability practitioners
We want to partner with health and disability practitioners to improve opportunities for people now and in the future.
Rather than focus on what a person can't do, we look at what they can do. We'll work with you to get people back to work when they're able.
We use information provided by practitioners to help us determine the services and support we can offer disabled people or people who have ill health.
Although we're guided by health and disability practitioners, any decision about a person's eligibility for a benefit is made by Work and Income.
Health Practitioner Handbook
The Health Practitioner Handbook is the guide that health practitioners should follow when they're working with the Ministry of Social Development and Work and Income.
Medical certificates
A medical certificate can be used to support an application for some types of assistance. It is needed for a Sickness Benefit application.
Health and disability related benefits
A guide to health and disability related benefits and allowances.
Designated doctors
Designated doctors provide independent second opinions for work and income.
Health and disability services
Services to assist people with health or disability issues achieve their work goals.
Medical appeals
A person may appeal if their benefit was declined or cancelled because of the advice of a medical practitioner.
Publications and forms
Guides, factsheets, forms and READ codes.