Workers asked to check worker's comp payments

Peninsula workers are being encouraged to check past workplace injury payments.

Around 1500 Peninsula residents are expected to receive a letter encouraging them to get past workplace injury payments checked.

A reassessment of the payments is being undertaken by iCare, formerly WorkCover NSW, which manages workers compensation in NSW.

"It's important that we spread the word to ensure workers who were previously injured get paid correctly," said consultant Mr Tom Scambler.

"If you or someone you know has sustained a workplace injury between October 2012 and October 2019, please get in contact."

Across the state, about 280,000 workers who suffered a workplace injury are being contacted.

"Identified workers will receive a letter from iCare outlining the reassessment process for a review.

"A review of historic payments has indicated earnings information used to determine weekly compensation payments was in some cases not provided to the insurer at the time."

More information is available at www.icare.nsw.gov.au/assessment or call 02 6714 8003.

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Email, 28 Jul 2021

Tom Scambler, Porter Novelli Aus