Guidelines for Claiming Workers Compensation released by SIRA in 2016, effective 30 June 2017 there will be important changes to Notifications. With NSW insurers now required to contact the injured worker and employer, clarity will be critical.
Notification Only Changes – As per the Guidelines for Claiming Workers Compensation, released in 2016 by the State Regulatory Authority (SIRA), effective as at 30 June 2017 Notification Only statuses are to be removed. Instead these claims will be coded as Reasonable Excuse – No Requirement for weekly payments.
An initial decision must be made on all notifications of an injury. The decision will be one of the following:
- Accept liability
- Provisional liability
- Declinature
- Reasonable Excuse
At claim lodgement, note that no payments or action are required. The insurer must contact the employer and worker by phone or letter, then send the worker a Claim Form. The worker should be spoken to beforehand to explain the process and confirm that no action is required.
Please continue to contact ABILITY GROUP after all incidents for initial advice and direction.
For more information on the guidelines please visit SIRA or contact ABILITY GROUP direct.