When can you claim workers compensation in Victoria? Summary You can claim workers compensation in Victoria when you suffer an injury, illness or condition that is connected to employment. Workers compensation claim criteria In order to successfully have a workers...
Does WorkCover cover ambulance expenses? Yes, WorkCover will in most instances cover the cost of ambulance expenses. This is provided that you have an accepted WorkCover claim, and that the ambulance expenses relate to your work related injury, illness or condition....
The WorkSafe Clinical Panel The WorkSafe Clinical Panel is a group of medical practitioners and other health professionals who undertake clinical reviews and provide clinical and rehabilitation support and advice to WorkSafe staff, insurance companies (EML, Allianz,...
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...
Is income protection the same as workers compensation? No, income protection and workers compensation payments (WorkCover) are different things. Income protection a type of insurance that will pay you a regular income benefit if you're unable to work because of an...
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...
Industrial deafness claim amounts (Vic)?What does industrial deafness mean?Industrial deafness is any condition of deafness caused by regular exposure to noise in the workplace. It can also be caused by one particular noise exposure which results in some loss of...
WorkCover (Vic) questions and answers. Here's a list of common asked WorkCover questions with answers. When to report a work related injury? If you suffer an injury, you should report the injury as soon as possible. It should be reported to your employer within 30...
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...
WorkCover claim settled - what now? When most people refer to their WorkCover claim having settled, what they’re usually referring to is that they’ve settled a lump sum claim. This article will look at what happens once your claim has resolved. Impairment benefit...
Attending WorkCover medical appointments during work hours If you attend a medical appointment with a treating health practitioner during work hours, and the appointment is in relation to the treatment of your work related injury or condition, you’re entitled to be...
How long can you be on WorkCover in Victoria? Most people can stay on WorkCover payments for up to 130 weeks. Longer if they have no capacity. They're entitled to medical expenses, generally speaking, for one year after their last weekly payment. However, the above...
All about WorkCover home help If you have an accepted WorkCover claim, it’s possible that the WorkCover insurer will pay for help around the home if required. When will the WorkCover insurer pay for home help? The WorkCover insurer will pay for home help services if...
WorkCover not paying? Here's what you can do There are various situations where WorkCover may not be paying you. This page will address the different times where you might find WorkCover not paying you and what you can do about it. There are two broad categories where...
I got injured at work, do I need a lawyer? The reality is that you don't need a lawyer in every matter involving an injury at work. If you are not intending to pursue a WorkCover claim then in most cases you won't need to engage a lawyer. Just make sure the injury is...
Does WorkCover pay for surgery? Yes, in many instances, WorkCover will pay for surgery, provided that surgery relates to your work related injury. Before you have the surgery, you will need to obtain written approval from the WorkCover insurer. They may wish to have...
WorkCover payment rates in Victoria This page covers the WorkCover payment rates in Victoria for each of the benefits you can receive and any minimum or maximum amounts payable. Medical and like expenses rates As with most insurance schemes, the amount WorkCover will...
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,...
Does WorkCover pay for medication? WorkCover will pay for medication 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...
Does WorkCover pay for doctors? TL;DR If you have an accepted WorkCover claim, you’re entitled to be paid for the costs of reasonable medical and like expenses. Part of this includes having your doctors bills paid for. WorkCover will pay for doctors bills that...
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...
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...
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...
All about WorkCover medical panels in Victoria Summary The medical panel is made up of a panel of doctors that have been asked to resolve a medical question or questions. Their job is to assess an injured worker, to consider any medical evidence and to provide a...
WorkCover entitlements in Victoria Summary In Victoria, there are four main WorkCover entitlements. These are: medical and like expenses, weekly payments, impairment benefit and common law claim. Below we summarize all of the four major WorkCover entitlements. The...
WorkCover and offers of settlement There are a number of occasions during a WorkCover claim where WorkCover may offer you a settlement. This article will explore those occasions and will discuss what you need to know in relation to each. Medical and like expenses...
The WorkCover claim process in Victoria
WorkCover claims process flow chartBelow is a WorkCover claims process flow chart that outlines the WorkCover process in Victoria.
