Benefits available

Indexed Benefits

Benefits are indexed each year effective from 1 January, except for Loss of Earning Capacity benefits which are indexed twice a year (1 January and 1 July).

Benefits payable are assessed accordingly on a individual claim circumstances. Exclusions may apply. For further information on these refer to "Qualifications & Exclusions of Benefits".  

Current Level of Benefits @ 1 January 2008 (Prescribed Amounts - Maximum Payable)
Permanent Impairment Benefit (Section 17) $220,147.20
Medical & Rehabilitation Benefit (Section 18) reasonable costs
Attendant Care Benefit (Section 18A) $678.40
Modifications / Alterations Benefit (Section 19) reasonable costs
Death Benefit (Section 22) $165,110.40
Funeral Benefit $5,503.70
Dependent Child Benefit (Section 23) $105.85
Dependent Parent Benefit (Section 24) $165,110.40
Private Vehicle Travel Reimbursement 35 cents per klm

 

Loss of Earning Capacity Benefits @ 7 July 2008
Loss of earning capacity benefits (Section 13) $643.60

 

Lump sum compensation permanent impairment benefit (Section 17)
As at 1 January 2008 (208 x Weekly) $220,147.20

 

Sliding Scale of Permanent Impairment Benefits (Section 17) between 0% - 14% .
Under 5% Pays Nil $0
5-9% 2% $4,402.95
10% 3% $6,604.40
11% 4% $8,805.90
12% 6% $13,208.80
13% 8% $17,611.80
14% 12% $26,417.65
15% 15% $33,022.10

For example: Section 17 Benefit of 10% which pays 3% x $220,147.20 = $6,604.40.