WorkCover dental treatment In some instances, WorkCover will cover the cost of dental treatment needed by a person – provided that the dental treatment is related to a work related injury, illness or condition. There are, however, some key things that a person wishing...
Do you have to attend an IME appointment? No – you cannot be compelled to attend an independent medical examination (IME). However, there are consequences for refusing to attend an IME. We’ll discuss these below. How does an insurer have the authority to send me to an...
All about WorkCover independent medical examinations A WorkCover independent medical examination involves undergoing a medical examination performed by an independent medical examiner (IME). WorkCover insurers arrange for injured workers to be assessed by IME’s from...
Gym swim programs and WorkCover If you have suffered an injury related to your employment and you have lodged and had accepted a WorkCover claim, the WorkCover insurer may pay for a gym/swim program for you. In order to have the insurer pay for a gym or swim program,...
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