Answer: WorkCover is a government-run workers’ compensation scheme that provides benefits and support to workers who are injured or become ill as a result of their work.

Answer: Workers who are injured or become ill as a result of their work are generally eligible for WorkCover in NSW. This includes full-time, part-time, and casual employees, as well as self-employed people.

Benefits available under WorkCover in NSW include compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, rehabilitation, and other related expenses.

To make a WorkCover claim in NSW, you should report your injury or illness to your employer as soon as possible and seek medical attention. You can then fill out and submit a claim form to WorkCover.

You have six months from the date of your injury or illness to make a WorkCover claim in NSW.

Yes, you have the right to choose your own doctor for medical treatment under WorkCover in NSW. However, seeing a doctor who does not regularly manage WorkCover claims may result in issues with your claim, especially when the required forms are not completed correctly or the necessary information is

missing. Our doctors and lawyers work with our panel of lawyers which enables us to even overturn declined claims.

If your employer does not have WorkCover insurance in NSW, you can still make a claim through the Uninsured Liability Scheme.

If your WorkCover claim is rejected in NSW, you can appeal the decision through the Workers' Compensation Commission. Our doctors and lawyers work together to overturn declined claims from other doctors at no cost to our patients.

Yes, you can return to work while receiving WorkCover benefits in NSW, as long as your doctor has approved your return to work. Sometimes, you may be able to return to work with modified or limited duties, depending on your medical capacity and your doctor’s recommendations

The length of time you can receive WorkCover benefits in NSW depends on the nature and severity of your injury or illness. Benefits can last for a few weeks to several years, or even for the rest of your life in some cases.

If you are a new patient and have a new claim, please bring indentification and a copy of your insurance letter. If you are transferring from another clinic, please bring any previous health records, discharge summaries and previous Certificate of Capacities.

If your claim is declined, you can request for a dispute, or look into other alternative health treatments through Medicare or your health insurance. Rest assured, we are here to support and assist you.

Yes, you can still have an appointment for the purposes of continuity of care. Advise the reception staff and the GPs that your claim is pending.

Yes, upon assessment and consultation with the GP, you may be referred to the relevant allied health treatment such as psychologist. Subject to insurance approval.

Dependent on the GP's assessment and external third party assessments such as Indenpdendent Medical Examination (IME) doctors and allied health, you may apply for permanent incapacity.