You may be eligible for Ministry of Health funding for housing modifications if:

• You have a disability that will last over six months and result in a reduction of independent function to the extent that ongoing support is required and
• You are not an ACC claimant (for that disability).

Housing modifications can only be provided if a specialised assessor has identified that the modification is essential for you to:

• Have mobility into and within the home
• Remain in or return to your home or,
• Be the primary carer of dependent children.

Who To Contact

For further information about Ministry of Health funding for housing modifications, contact the funding administration service for your area:

• If you live in Auckland or Northland, contact accessable call free (New Zealand only) 0508 001 002.
• For the rest of New Zealand, contact Enable New Zealand call free (New Zealand only) 0800 17 1995.

To begin the application process, you must request an assessment by a specialised assessor.