147Arrangement of WPI assessment

147 Arrangement of WPI assessment (1) This section applies if an injured person is referred to an authorised IME provider for a WPI assessment under— (a) section 138 (Insurer believes injuries stable and permanent impairment); or (b) section 139 (Insurer believes injuries stable but no permanent impairment); or (c) section 140 (Insurer believes injuries not stabilised—up to 4 years 6 months after motor accident); or (d) section 141 (WPI assessment 4 years 6 months after motor accident); or (e) section 142 (WPI assessment—injured person’s injuries stabilised). (2) The IME provider must arrange for 1 or more independent medical examiners to carry out a WPI assessment of the injured person.

(3) The MAI guidelines may make provision in relation to the procedure for arranging a WPI assessment of an injured person, including— (a) selecting an IME provider; and (b) the time within which the assessment must be arranged; and (c) arrangements for payment of the assessment.