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What steps, if any, is the Government taking to review mileage reimbursement settings for care and support workers? and 1 other question

Answered 12878, 12880 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

Questions

  • 12878

    What steps, if any, is the Government taking to review mileage reimbursement settings for care and support workers?

  • 12880

    What consideration, if any, has the Minister given to increasing the mileage reimbursement rate for care and support workers to align with the current IRD mileage rate of $1.17 per kilometre?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

The Government is supporting home and community support workers by providing a 30 percent increase to their mileage rates to help offset rising fuel costs. The increase will remain in place for up to 12 months, or until the price of 91 octane petrol falls below $3 per litre for four consecutive weeks. It will apply to home and community support workers who work for providers contracted to Health New Zealand, the Ministry of Social Development, and ACC. The Government is also undertaking a longer-term review of the In Between Travel scheme as part of the broader aged care sector review.