Standard 19 - section 59A notification
Providing early notification prior to cessation of medical benefits helps to ensure that workers have sufficient time to prepare for cessation and make any necessary arrangements.
Section 59A notification
Principle: Workers whose medical benefits are due to cease will be provided with appropriate notice prior to the cessation of those benefits.
Expectations | Benchmarks | |
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S19.1 |
Insurers must provide written notification to a worker and the nominated treating doctor before the cessation of medical benefits and must include:
| Notification provided at least 13 weeks prior to cessation of benefits. |
Application | This standard does not apply to exempt workers. |