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Medical and Allied Health fee updates - effective 1 July 2021

WorkCover Queensland has updated both the Medical and Allied Health Tables of Costs effective 1 July 2021. Fees have been indexed in line with CPI and wage index increases.

22 June 2021
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New streamlined claim pathway for first responders and eligible employees diagnosed with PTSD

On 20 May 2021, Queensland's workers' compensation laws were amended to include a new presumptive streamlined pathway for first responders and eligible employees diagnosed with PTSD.

15 June 2021
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Get ready to renew your policy from 1 July

If you employ workers in Queensland, it's time to start preparing to renew your WorkCover Queensland accident insurance policy.

9 June 2021
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Vale Ian Brusasco AO

WorkCover Queensland is saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mr Ian Brusasco AO, former chair at WorkCover Queensland from 1998 to 2012.

14 May 2021
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Annual review of Allied Health Services Table of Costs for 2021-2022

WorkCover Queensland is commencing the annual review of the Allied Health Services Table of Costs for the 2021-2022 financial year. Associations and providers can provide feedback by 30 April 2021.

28 March 2021
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COVID-19 vaccines and your workplace health and safety obligations

The national rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is a timely reminder for employers to review their workplace health and safety obligations amidst these unprecedented times.

2 March 2021
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Open for Comment - Private Hospital Services Table of Costs

WorkCover Queensland will introduce a Private Hospital Services Table of Costs. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback through our Open for Comment process.

17 February 2021
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Independent medical examinations (IME) panel tender now open

The independent medical examinations (IME) panel tender is now open, and can be accessed on the Queensland Government QTenders website.

12 January 2021
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Making the surgery approval process faster and easier

As part of a review of our treating services model, we are improving our processes for approving surgeries to ensure workers get access to timely medical treatment for their recovery.

18 December 2020
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Independent medical examinations panel review

With the current Independent Medical Examinations (IME) panel arrangement ending on 30 June 2021, WorkCover will advertise for new IME panel members for 2021-2024 through an open tender which will start on 11 January 2021.

15 December 2020
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Updated table of costs for medical treatment - effective 1 December 2020

WorkCover Queensland has reviewed and updated the medical treatment table of costs applicable for workers' compensation in Queensland. The changes are effective 1 December 2020.

24 November 2020
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Release of mental injury treatment guidelines

WorkCover Queensland is committed to facilitating best practice claims management and promoting positive outcomes for Queensland workers with injuries.

24 November 2020