Medical treatment and assessment

If you have been in an accident you may need medical treatment or care services to aid your rehabilitation.

Clients who have received compensation through the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) or WorkSafe may be covered for the reasonable cost of medical treatment, including rehabilitation and disability services, related to your accident.

There is information available on their websites on what is, or is not, covered:

• TAC – What the TAC pays for
• WorkSafe – Compensation and entitlements

You should always check with your TAC or WorkSafe support coordinator or claims officer before you begin any treatment to make sure they will meet the costs.

If the costs are not covered, or you do not have TAC or WorkSafe cover, then you may have to pay for medical assessments and treatment from your funds held in Court.

How we can help

Speak to your Client Services Officer if you need funding for more treatment.

Types of treatment

Everyone will need a personalised treatment plan to manage their injury or disability, but some of the main treatment options are:

• attendant care
• counselling and psychology
• neuropsychology
• occupational therapy
• physiotherapy
• speech pathology (speech therapy).