ACC covers accidents, not illness. Group income protection can help employees maintain income if they cannot work for an extended period because of illness or injury.
Why income protection belongs in the benefits conversation
For many employees, the biggest financial risk is not a short hospital visit. It is months away from work because of illness. Group income protection helps employers address that risk in a structured and explainable way.
Why it matters
Benefit design matters
Waiting periods, benefit periods, replacement ratios and ACC offsets all affect cost and value. Employee Lab helps employers compare options and communicate the practical difference to employees.
What is included
Practical support across advice, setup, communication and claims.
ACC gap clarity
Explain where ACC helps and where illness-related absence can leave employees exposed.
Scheme design
Compare waiting periods, benefit levels and contribution options.
Claims guidance
Support salary confirmation, documentation and employee communication during claims.
How it works
A simple process for employers.
1Review existing sick leave and ACC assumptions
2Choose waiting period and benefit approach
3Compare insurer terms
4Launch with plain-English employee education
5Support claims and return-to-work communication
Common questions
What employers usually ask.
No. ACC covers qualifying injuries caused by accidents. It does not cover most illnesses. Income protection can help address that gap.
Policies often pay a percentage of income after a waiting period, but terms vary. The insurer policy wording defines the exact benefit, limits and conditions.
No. Illness can affect any workforce. Office, retail, service and professional employees can all face long-term income disruption.