Permanent impairment - Information for claims managers
The following resources provide claims managers operating within the Comcare scheme with guidance on permanent impairment.
Permanent impairment guide
The SRC Act provides for payment of lump sum compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss resulting from a work-related injury, provided the degree of permanent impairment is assessed as at least 10% or at least 5% for binaural hearing loss. The degree of permanent impairment (if any) is to be assessed by reference to this guide.
Trained medical assessors
Directory of medical assessors, by state and by speciality, who have undertaken training provided by Comcare in assessing permanent impairment.
PI calculator
The PI calculator is used for estimating the payment that is due as a result of the assessment of permanent impairment and non-economic loss.
Forms
The following Comcare forms relate to permanent impairment (employees of licensees and ADF members should ask their employer for the relevant form):