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Medical fees update - effective 1 December 2021

WorkCover Queensland has reviewed and updated the tables of costs for medical treatment applicable for workers' compensation in Queensland. The changes are effective 1 December 2021 and reflect the maximum fees payable.

18 November 2021
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New Private Hospital Services Table of Costs now available – effective 1 December 2021

WorkCover Queensland has introduced a Private Hospital Services Table of Costs for the treatment of patients with a workers' compensation claim.

1 November 2021
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Annual review of medical fees

WorkCover Queensland is commencing the annual review of medical fees. Associations and providers can provide feedback by 22 October 2021.

30 September 2021
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New independent medical examinations panel

WorkCover Queensland has now completed the open tender process to appoint a new independent medical examinations (IME) panel, effective from 1 July 2021.

30 June 2021
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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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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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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