CARE PASS PILOT PROGRAMME

No you do not. If you or your crew member wants to see their doctor as normal, they can. 

If their normal doctor is not participating in the Care Pass programme, and they get a medical certificate with a return to work recommendation and suggested light duties that you don't agree with, then you can ask them to get a second opinion. 

This can either be:

• With a medical practice that is connected to Care Pass - when you sign up we'll provide a list of participating medical centres in your region who have are the Care Pass system.

• OR through the Care Pass Telehealth option 

That's up to you as the business owner. By default, when your Care Pass is activated, the employer is billed. If you are wanting your crew member to be billed directly, you can let us know at set up and we will change the settings in the Care Pass system. 

Care Pass has been designed for employers to have input into back to work and light duty recommendations that Doctors use when issuing a medical certificate.

By participating you are helping your injured workers get back to safe, suitable duties faster. The duties / roles are tailored to your business instead of a generic cookie cutter approach to return to work.

• Real-time company dashboard with your workers’ outcome data

• Your company roles, duties and alternative duties are pre-prescribed

• Save time and admin on chasing medical teams

• Doctors understand your workplace from the first consultation

Plus, as a bonus, you and your crew can get optional access to Telehealth on demand which means less downtime and less waiting around for a Doctor's appointment.

The 1-year Care Pass subscription is free for eligible contractors. Trial pricing applies to Safetree Certified FICA members in Bay of Plenty and Tairawhiti. The cost of telehealth / medical / GP appointment is at your own cost (as normal). Care Pass telehealth appointments are $95+GST per 30 minute appointment. 

At the moment, this pilot is available to forestry contractors who are:

1. Currently Safetree Certified 

2. A fully paid-up FICA member 

3. Based in the Bay of Plenty or Tairawhiti region

Care Pass™ is a clinician-designed digital platform that transforms how employers, doctors and insurers collaborate on workforce health. It gives doctors real-time visibility of job demands, employers proactive health intelligence, and company-specific job task analysis — all in one place.

• Real-time company dashboard with your workers’ outcome data

• Your company roles, duties and alternative duties are pre-prescribed

• Save time and admin on chasing medical teams

• Doctors understand your workplace from the first consultation

Currently piloting across the Bay of Plenty with 24 clinics serving approximately 220,000 patients, Care Pass™ bridges the gap between clinical care and the workplace — reducing delays, cutting unnecessary costs, and keeping workers and whānau supported when it matters most.

Previous results speak for themselves: Care Pass™ has demonstrated a 78% reduction in injury claim compensation days over two years, delivering significant savings for employers and insurers while getting workers back on their feet faster. Care Pass™ also provides seamless access to a national telemedicine network — connecting patients with doctors across New Zealand, wherever they are.