WorkCover claims process flow chart Below is a WorkCover claims process flow chart that outlines the WorkCover process in Victoria. WORKCOVER CLAIM PROCESS FLOWCHART |--> WorkCover claim process Flowchart of the WorkCover Claim Process in Victoria This flowchart shows...
Who pays for workers compensation (WorkCover) in Victoria? Summary WorkSafe (WorkCover) and their authorised insurance companies pay for all benefits associated with workers compensation matters in Victoria. This is because every Victorian employer is required to take...
WorkCover loss of income (economic loss) – how it is claimable Summary If a person suffers an injury at work and their ability to work is impacted, under the WorkCover scheme there are two ways that they can be compensated for their loss of income. The first is...
Reinstatement of weekly payments Summary It can be possible to have your weekly payments under the WorkCover scheme reinstated at some point after they have ceased. Weekly Payments Reinstatement When Can WorkCover Weekly Payments Be Reinstated? Weekly payments can...
The WorkCover claim process in Victoria WorkCover claim process WorkCover Claim Process in Victoria This chart explains the general process for lodging a WorkCover claim in Victoria, from understanding what WorkCover is, through to lodging the claim and what happens...
What qualifies as a work related injury under WorkCover? What qualifies as a work related injury under the WorkCover system is an injury (or condition or illness) that is in some way related to your employment. It can be an injury that occurred as a result of one...
Your employment entitlements while on WorkCover Many people who are on WorkCover after an injury are unsure as to how their employment entitlements may/may not be impacted as a result of the WorkCover claim. Do you accrue annual leave while on workers compensation?...
What does WorkCover do? WorkCover is insurance that your employer takes out to cover their workers in the event that they get injured. WorkCover is the name of the Victorian workers compensation scheme. What does WorkCover do for you as an injured worker? If you are a...
What is whole person impairment (and how is it relevant in WorkCover matters)? Summary Whole person impairment (WPI) is a percentage figure based on a medical assessment or assessments performed by doctors who have undergone training in assessing injuries in...
Are casual employees entitled to WorkCover? Summary Casual employees are entitled to claim WorkCover in Victoria just as any permanent employee would be if they suffer injury related to their employment. Unfortunately, many people are not aware of the fact that the...
14 things to consider before making a claim for workers compensation in Victoria Before you lodge a WorkCover claim, there’s a number of things that you should consider. If you’re wondering how to make a WorkCover claim, you can visit this page. Is a WorkCover...
Pre injury average weekly earnings (PIAWE) calculator for Victorian WorkCover matters This calculator will assist you in calculating your pre injury average weekly earnings (PIAWE). You should read out accompanying PIAWE calculation guide. The calculator below should...
Whole person impairment compensation/impairment benefit calculators Below you’ll find impairment calculators that you can use once you’ve had an impairment assessment or attended the medical panel and received a notice of entitlement. The first step is for...
How long does a WorkCover claim take? Summary A WorkCover claim typically begins with lodging a WorkCover claim form after which the insurer determines whether to accept or reject the claim. If the claim is rejected and subsequently contested, this adds to the overall...
When can WorkCover stop paying weekly payments? Summary There are a number of different times where WorkCover can stop your weekly payments. These are: If you make a return to full unrestricted work, reaching the end of the second entitlement period, fraud, non...
What happens if you’re re-injured after returning to work? Summary If you are re injured after returning to work, what you will need to do will differ depending on: – whether you have an existing WorkCover claim or not – whether you want to lodge a...
The Workplace Injury Commission: what is it and how is it relevant in WorkCover matters? Summary The Workplace Injury Commission is a Victorian government authority that provides injured workers who are pursuing a WorkCover claim or who have a WorkCover claim on foot...
Compensation for workplace bullying Summary There are compensation options for workplace bullying via WorkCover, the Fair Work Commission, or the Human Rights Commission depending on their circumstances. What is workplace bullying? Workplace bullying is behaviour that...
How do I make a claim for loss of earnings under WorkCover? Summary If you have been injured at work, it is possible to claim for your loss of earnings under WorkCover. The two main avenues to do so are via weekly payments and a common law claim. You should have a...
Can you reopen a WorkCover claim? Yes, a WorkCover claim can be reopened. The key thing is whether you actually have an entitlement to claim something, irrespective of the time that has passed. For example, is there medical evidence to support the need for a...
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