The NSW Government is seeking to simplify Dispute resolution across CTP & Workers Compensation. The NSW Standing Committee on Law & Justice has commenced a review to assess the feasibility of a consolidated personal injury tribunal. .
In the first 60 days, the new NSW icare workers compensation claims model teams were inundated with 9,000 claims & 3,500 injury notifications. EML increased recruitment in March improving service. Timing with claims management is critical & we help
Since being implement on 1 January 2018, the new NSW workers compensation claims model teams have received significantly higher volumes than expected. EML teams are trying hard to manage the higher volumes yet teething problems exist.
2017 saw significant change & no industry more so than in workers compensation in NSW. During January, we have seen the new icare + EML claims model launch as well as many businesses finally received their 30 June 2017 renewals.
Since the transition to icare, as the nominal insurer, a lot has changed in the way workers compensation operates in NSW. One of the major changes will take effect from 1 January 2018 with EML acting as the sole appointed claims service provider.
SafeWork Australia has released 2015/16 workers compensation data that shows serious claim costs increased by 30%. It is important for employers to provide a safe workplace & training to help prevent injuries. Data indicated certain age groups & industries are at risk.