iCare announces Claims Management Services Tender
iCare has recently announced a tender for the procurement of claims management services in the NSW workers compensation scheme.
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icare Claims Transition Pilot
Employers who are currently eligible under the Authorised Provider (AP) model will have the ability to nominate Allianz, EML, GIO or QBE as their claims agent for the lodgment of new claims only. Since the rollout of the Authorised Provider model in 2020, for any employer who has changed claims service provider, their existing claims have remained with the previous provider for management.
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Effective Claims Management
Effective claims management process typical requires a business to ensure they have practical WHS procedures, an efficient first response protocol, an embedded workplace injury process, early reporting, intervention and an tailored return to work plan to support their employee’s injury management. Workers compensation claims management process can be complex & we are here to make it easier for you.
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CTP Changes Impact Recoveries
Earlier in 2021 changes were made to the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017. The changes have impacted the possibility of employers to claim or pursue recoveries for costs associated with motor vehicle accidents under CTP Insurance & minimise the impact on their workers compensation Premiums.
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Mental Health Claims Businesses Impact
Recent research and data on mental health in the workplace suggests that one in five Australians over the age of 16 will experience a mental illness at least once in their lifetime.
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Are Injured Workers Entitled to Annual Leave?
If you have an injured worker (IW) on an accepted Workers Compensation claim they are entitled to wages for any period that they are certified unfit to work. Annual leave & sick leave during workers compensation varies given workers compensation laws.
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