WorkCover entitlements (Vic) In Victoria, there are four main WorkCover entitlements. These are: Medical and like expenses Weekly payments Impairment benefit Common law claim Below we summarize all of the four major WorkCover entitlements. You can also look at this...
WorkCover Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment The WorkCover scheme in Victoria relies on the Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. This is a book published by the American medical association. It’s purpose is to provide repeatable measurement...
All about the WorkCover Worker's Response Form A worker's response form is a single page form that the WorkCover Insurer will send to you if you pursue an impairment benefit lump sum claim. The worker's response form provides the insurer with your written instructions...
How are impairment benefits paid? Impairment benefit lump sums are paid based on a persons whole person impairment rating. A whole person impairment rating is determined by specialised medical assessments. Injuries are assessed in accordance with the American Medical...
WorkCover and 30% impairment rating There are two aspects of a WorkCover claim where being assessed as having a 30% whole person impairment rating is relevant. This page will explore both aspects. How would you be assessed as having a 30% impairment? When you refer to...
What is whole person impairment? 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 accordance with the American Medical Association Guides to...
Impairment benefit calculator (WorkCover VIC)This calculator will enable you to calculate your impairment benefit lump sum for WorkCover (Vic) matters. Here's how to use the calculator: Step 1 In order to use the calculator, you need to have your overall whole person...
WorkCover medical panels in Victoria: 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...
