What do we pay for?
When workers’ compensation claims are accepted, injured workers can be entitled to compensation payments. Some of the most common types of compensation are:
- Payments for time off work. To be eligible, employees must provide you with a Certificate of Capacity from their nominated treating doctor. The amount they receive depends on their fitness for work and duration of incapacity. We reimburse you for these payments when liability has been accepted.
- Reasonable medical and hospital expenses
- Accommodation costs
- Accommodation costs may be paid if your injured workers need to be treated away from home.
- Travel and transportation costs if your employees need to travel to and from medical appointments, reasonable public transport and car travel costs may be reimbursed. A travel reimbursement form and invoices or receipts must be provided as proof of expenses.
- Lump sum payments. If your employees are permanently impaired because of a workplace injury they may be entitled to a lump sum payment.