How does WorkCover work? WorkCover is a type of insurance that provides certain benefits to injured workers in the event they suffer an injury, illness or condition related to their employment. This injury, illness or condition could occur over a period of time, or it...
Making multiple WorkCover claims You may have multiple WorkCover claims - either relating to an injury impacting one body part or multiple different injuries. Additionally, you may lodge multiple WorkCover claims relating to the same employer or multiple employers....
WorkCover and labour hire WorkCover will likely provide benefits and compensation to a labour hire worker if that person suffers an injury, condition, disease or illness connected to employment with a host employer. This page will explore how WorkCover and labour hire...
Claiming WorkCover How to claim WorkCover 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 WorkCover claim form. Lodge the WorkCover claim form - either on the insurer, WorkSafe or...
Does WorkCover cover contractors? WorkCover does cover contractors in certain instances in the event they suffer an injury, illness or a condition related to their employment. Contractors are not automatically covered by WorkCover, however. Whether a contractor is...
WorkCover claim acceptance letter - what does it actually say? Once you've lodged a WorkCover claim, the WorkCover insurer will spend some time processing the claim before ultimately making a decision to either accept or reject the claim. If they accept the claim,...
Can I claim WorkCover during an employment probation period? You can claim WorkCover during an employment probation period in Victoria. This is the case regardless as to whether you are a full-time, part time or casual worker. It's also the case regardless as to the...
Can you withdraw a WorkCover claim? Yes, you can withdraw your WorkCover claim. However, there's a few things you should keep in mind. The rest of this page will look into how that works and what that actually means. If your claim has just been lodged but not...
What happens when a WorkCover claim is accepted? Once your WorkCover claim has been accepted in Victoria, that will entitle you to two things only. The first is the payment of weekly payments of compensation if your ability to work has been impacted. The second is...
What is a non work related injury in Victoria? There are a number of instances in which injuries will not be considered to be work related for the purposes of a Victorian WorkCover claim. Injuries suffered outside of work One of the most obvious instances is when an...
Will an employee injured at work automatically receive compensation from their employer? No. In some instances, and employer may offer to compensate a person that has suffered an injury at work by way of payment of medical expenses and/or lost wages. However, there is...
I had an accident at work but it was my fault If you’ve had an accident at work and suffered an injury - and it the accident was your fault - it might surprise you to learn that you might still be entitled to compensation under the Victorian WorkCover scheme. No fault...
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...
I hurt my back at work what should I do? Work related back injuries are very common. In Victoria, recent WorkSafe Victoria data shows that around 15% of all injuries suffered at work are to the back. Here are your options if you suffer a back injury at work. Get...
Who do you tell if you suffer a work related injury or illness? (Vic) If you have suffered a work related injury or illness in Victoria, you have a few options in terms of who tell. Yes, you should let your employer know and you should report your work related injury...
Can a doctor lodge a WorkCover claim (Vic)? No, a doctor is not able to lodge a WorkCover claim on your behalf in Victoria. A doctor can provide you with the WorkCover claim form, a WorkCover certificate (called a certificate of capacity) and they can help you to...
What you need to know if you have a pending WorkCover claim (Vic) 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 claim....
Does a WorkCover claim affect future employment? A WorkCover claim can affect future employment. However, any injury can affect your future employment. This is because if you are asked by an employer whether you have a pre-existing injury you should answer truthfully....
Examples of WorkCover claims rejected This page will look at a number of examples of WorkCover claims being rejected. WorkCover claims can be rejected for a number of reasons. Many of the common reasons are listed in the examples below. Keep in mind that it's common...
WorkCover certificate of capacity What is a WorkCover certificate of capacity? A certificate of capacity is a document that describes your injury or illness. It provides an opinion on your capacity to work and any limitations that you have on performing your work...
I think a WorkCover claim has been lodged but I haven't seen it If you have not seen or signed a WorkCover claim form, then it is highly likely that you do not have an accepted work cover claim. The WorkCover claim form requires the injured worker to sign the form...
