WorkCover and 30% impairment rating – what does it mean? There are three aspects of a WorkCover claim where being assessed as having a 30% whole person impairment rating is relevant. How would you be assessed as having a 30% impairment? When you refer to being...
What you need to know if you have a pending WorkCover claim in Victoria Once you lodge a WorkCover claim in Victoria, it will be sent off to an insurance company who will be responsible for determining the claim. They need to decide whether to accept or reject your...
WorkCover psychological injury claims If a person suffers a psychological injury related to their employment, they may be entitled to WorkCover benefits, just as if they had suffered a physical injury. These benefits include: the payment of medical and like expenses,...
WorkCover and long term injury If you have a long term injury and you have an accepted WorkCover claim, there are a few important things that you need to keep in mind. Medical expenses for a long term injury The WorkCover insurer will cover medical and like expenses...
The WorkCover settlement process (Vic) This page will look at the WorkCover settlement process in relation to each of the main WorkCover entitlements that a person may claim. Medical and like expenses and weekly payments settlement process If the WorkCover insurer has...
When does a WorkCover claim end? Summary A WorkCover claim ends when you have exhausted all of your entitlements, or when you elect to no longer pursue your entitlements. If you’ve been told that your WorkCover claim has been closed or ended, that might not be...
Claiming WorkCover in Victoria as an injured worker Summary Here’s how to claim WorkCover in Victoria: – Inform your employer about the injury, illness or condition (you should do so but if you don’t you can still make a claim). – Complete the...
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