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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Changes to Premium Payments
icare has recently communicated that they are making an important change to the current premium payment options by offering Policy holders the option to pay for their Premium in monthly instalments if their Renewal Premium payable exceeds $1,000.
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SIRA’s Action Plan
SIRA has recently announced a newly designed plan to improve poor return to work performance in the NSW workers compensation scheme. Return to work rates have progressively declined since 2015, with the number of workers unfit for work increasing exponentially.
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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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Early contact improves RTW outcomes
Early contact from the employer is important following a workplace injury and can improve the workers recovery and their return to work outcomes. Research shows that making early contact helps your worker feel supported in their recovery and when contact is maintained, they are more likely to achieve better recovery outcomes.
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