Dealing with WorkCover as an injured worker If you have a WorkCover claim on foot, you’ll no doubt have had some dealings with the WorkCover insurer. Some people have no worries dealing with WorkCover. For others, it can be a headache. So here are some pointers to...
What is a genuine dispute certificate (Vic)? If you have a WorkCover matter on foot, it is possible that the WorkCover insurer will at some point make a decision that you do not agree with. Whether that be rejecting your WorkCover claim, not accepting a particular...
Does WorkCover pay for medication? The short answer is “yes, if you have an accepted WorkCover claim”. There are of course plenty of exceptions to the answer, which are detailed below, but for the most part, if the medication you are claiming is for the work injury,...
What to do when you have problems with WorkCover Unfortunately, sometimes people that have WorkCover claims report experiencing problems. Below are a list of common problems that a person on WorkCover might experience, along with steps you can take to deal with the...
How long does it take to get WorkCover payments? If the WorkCover insurer accepts your claim, it should take 4-6 weeks (approximately) from when you completed and signed the claim form, for you to get WorkCover payments. If you want to read more about how long you...
WorkCover not paying? Here’s what you can do. There are various situations where WorkCover may not be paying you. This article will address the different times where you might find WorkCover not paying you and what you can do about it. There are two broad...
What happens at WorkCover conciliation? A WorkCover Conciliation is an informal process that is designed to try and resolve WorkCover related disputes. It is the first step that an injured worker can take to appeal a decision that the WorkCover insurer has made that...
How to appeal a WorkCover decision (explained) The first step is to ask the insurer to review the decision. You can call them and ask them to review the decision. If this does not get them to change their decision, then you should complete and lodge a request for...
WorkCover medical panels: what you need to know. At some point during the life of your workers compensation matter in Victoria, you may be asked to attend a medical panel. There are a number of reasons as to why you maybe asked to do so which will be explored below....
WorkCover conciliation form You can get an electronic copy of the request for conciliation form by clicking here. Here are some tips on how to fill out the WorkCover request for conciliation form: Consider getting legal advice if you don’t have a lawyer. If...
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