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Temporary illness

An OSCAR subsidy can continue being paid for a maximum of 12 weeks if the qualifications are met and the caregiver:

  • is in paid employment
  • is unable to attend their employment due to sickness, injury or disability
  • has a child who has been attending an approved OSCAR programme while the parent worked and
  • does not have a partner who can provide childcare

If the illness is for more than 5 working days it must be verified by a medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner or nurse practitioner. A copy of this certificate should be kept on the client's file. 

When the illness is for 5 working days or less a medical certificate is not required.

ACC or employment-related insurance

If the caregiver is unable to participate in employment due to an injury, and childcare is paid by ACC or another workplace insurer they do not qualify for OSCAR subsidy.

For more information see:

Legislation

  • Assistance may continue if caregiver not working because of health condition, injury, or disability regulation 25 Social Security Regulations 2018
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Legislation

Nurse practitioners are health practitioners who are registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and hold a current annual practising certificate.

Nurse practitioners are expert or specialist nurses with advanced education, clinical training and experience. They have demonstrated clinical competence and have the legal authority to practice as independent healthcare providers.

All nurse practitioners have a unique identifying number called a Health Practitioners Index number (HPI number).

Some nurse practitioners have specialised ...

A medical practitioner is commonly referred to as a doctor. Medical practitioners are health practitioners who are registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand as practitioners of the profession of medicine and hold a current practising certificate.

All medical practitioners have a unique identifying number called a Health Practitioners Index number (HPI number).

Medical practitioners don't need to have completed their training in New Zealand but must be registered with the New Zealand ...