sec.178AAdvances on account

### sec.178A Advances on account This section applies if an insurer is satisfied that the worker— has an entitlement to lump sum compensation for an injury; and is experiencing financial hardship. The insurer may from time to time advance to the worker amounts on account of lump sum compensation as it considers appropriate in the circumstances. Acceptance of the amount on account of lump sum compensation by the worker does not constitute an election by the worker not to seek damages for the injury. See also section 128L . s 178A ins 2007 No. 52 s 15 amd 2017 No. 27 s 41 sch 1 (sec.178A-ssec.1) This section applies if an insurer is satisfied that the worker— has an entitlement to lump sum compensation for an injury; and is experiencing financial hardship. (sec.178A-ssec.2) The insurer may from time to time advance to the worker amounts on account of lump sum compensation as it considers appropriate in the circumstances. (sec.178A-ssec.3) Acceptance of the amount on account of lump sum compensation by the worker does not constitute an election by the worker not to seek damages for the injury. - (a) has an entitlement to lump sum compensation for an injury; and - (b) is experiencing financial hardship.