31CClaims for medical expenses compensation

31C Claims for medical expenses compensation

31C Claims for medical expenses compensation

(1) The Self Insurance Corporation may pay provisional medical expenses compensation to a person who has made a claim for medical expenses compensation (the substantive claim) if satisfied it is likely—

(a) the person is an eligible volunteer, and

(b) the person has received a relevant injury.

(2) The payment of provisional medical expenses compensation under this section is on the basis of the provisional acceptance of liability by the Self Insurance Corporation for an amount of $10,000 or another amount prescribed by the regulations.

(3) The acceptance of liability on a provisional basis does not constitute an admission of liability by the Self Insurance Corporation under this Act or independently of this Act.

(4) The Self Insurance Corporation is to cease to pay provisional medical expenses compensation when it determines the substantive claim.

s 31C: Ins 2022 No 25, Sch 2.2[9].