PATHS Counties Manukau (Providing Access to Health Solutions) 

Do you have patients who want to work, but whose health or disability is a barrier?

PATHS (Providing Access to Health Solutions) may be able to help your patients return to work while managing their health needs.

To qualify:

• In receipt of the Sickness or Invalids benefit;

• Live within Counties Manukau Health area;

• Wants to return work either part time or full time;

• Not in receipt of ACC.

Participation on PATHS is voluntary.

What does PATHS offer?

• An individualised health care plan that identifies appropriate treatment options - developed and monitored in consultation with you.
   

• Funding available to assist your patients access private specialists and services (specific criteria apply).
   

• A dedicated employment service to assist your patient/s find suitable employment.
   

• Work place assistance to aid the transition from benefit to employment.

What you need to do:

• Refer your patient to the PATHS Coordinator.
   

• Following the initial health assessment, the PATHS Health Coordinators will ask you to complete a brief medical history.  You will be reimbursed $121.90 (GST incl) on receipt of this information.
   

• Complete the PATHS referral form which can also be found on Healthpoint. Click on CMDHB and look under ‘P’ and click on PATHS.

For queries contact Dr Tom Bracken on 021 986 007 or email: Tom.Bracken@cmdhb.org.nz