Table 8.3g: Minor schemes — New Zealand

	Administered by	Purpose	Coverage	Number covered	Basis for legislation
Tuberculosis Act 1948	Ministry of Health	Make better provision for the treatment, care and assistance of persons suffering or having suffered from tuberculosis and for preventing the spread of tuberculosis.	Any person who is suffering from tuberculosis in an active form and who is likely to infect others. Can claim for workers’ compensation if contracted during employment.	350–400 new cases a year	N/A