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Workers Compensation Act 1951
131Rejecting claims after 28 days but within 1 year
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131 Rejecting claims after 28 days but within 1 year
If the insurer rejects the worker’s claim 28 days or later, but not later
than 1 year, after the claim is given to the insurer, the insurer may—
(a) stop weekly compensation to the worker 8 weeks after the
insurer rejects the claim; and
(b) stop payment of compensation mentioned under part 4.5
(Compensation for medical treatment, damage and other costs)
for costs incurred 8 weeks or later after the claim is rejected.
Note For how a claim is rejected, see s 129.