Liability
An employer is required to pay the first two weeks of income maintenance to an injured worker in a calendar year in accordance with the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1986.
Income maintenance is the amount paid by our agent if a claim is accepted. It is based on the amount the worker was earning prior to the injury or illness.
Employers can buy out their obligation to pay this amount. The cost is currently eight per cent of the WorkCover levy payable. If you elect to pay the buy out option it will be incorporated into your levy rate and will be automatically renewed each year.
Coverage
The buy out option:
- covers all workers including working directors and seasonal workers
- commences on receipt of your application
- applies to all locations of an employer's registration.
Apply
To apply for the buy-out option complete the attached buy out application form and forward it to WorkCover.
You can return this form in person by mail:
- GPO Box 2668, Adelaide SA 5001
- by email CustomerCentre@workcover.com
- by facsimile (08) 8233 2990
If you have any queries, please call the Service Centre on 13 18 55.