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 doctors who do not normally do WorkCover can lead to claim rejections and claims being declined, especially when the correct forms and details are not done properly. Our doctors work with our panel of lawyers which enables us to even overturn declined claims from other doctors.

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. Sometime it will be with partial function, as the workcover prgram promotes return to work, even with limited duties.

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.

There is no limit on the amount of money you can claim from WorkCover in NSW. The amount of compensation you receive depends on the nature and severity of your injury or illness.

The amount of compensation you receive under WorkCover in NSW is determined by several factors, including the severity of your injury, your pre-injury average weekly earnings, and the impact your injury has on your ability to work.

No, you cannot receive compensation for pain and suffering under WorkCover in NSW. However, you may be able to claim for medical expenses, lost income, rehabilitation, and other related expenses.

Yes, you may be able to receive compensation for lost income under WorkCover in NSW. The amount of compensation you receive will depend on your pre-injury average weekly earnings and the impact your injury has on your ability to work.

The length of time you can be on WorkCover in NSW depends on the severity of your injury or illness and your ability to return to work. In most cases, you can receive benefits for up to 2 years. However, if your injury is deemed to be catastrophic, you may be able to receive benefits for life.

Yes, in some cases, your WorkCover benefits can be extended beyond the 2-year limit. This may be possible if your injury is deemed to be catastrophic or if you require ongoing medical treatment or rehabilitation.

If you are unable to return to your pre-injury job after 2 years on WorkCover, you may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation. This program can help you develop new skills or retrain for a different job.

No, your employer cannot terminate your employment while you are on WorkCover in NSW. However, if your injury or illness prevents you from performing your job duties, your employer may be able to terminate your employment for reasons unrelated to your injury.

If you reach the 2-year limit on WorkCover and you are still unable to work, you may be eligible for other types of benefits, such as the Disability Support Pension or the National Injury Insurance Scheme.