Police officers, paramedics and fire fighters who are injured in NSW can claim reasonably necessary medical and related treatment expenses.
This includes hospital treatment, ambulance service, workplace rehabilitation and reasonable related travel expenses.
What does "reasonably necessary" mean?
Generally, treatment that at least maintains your health or slows or prevents its deterioration, will be considered reasonably necessary.
The existence of alternative treatment options that would achieve a similar result does not prevent the recommended treatment from being reasonably necessary.
What travel expenses can I claim?
You can claim the reasonable cost of transport to and from your medical appointments. If you are travelling by private vehicle, you can claim $0.55 per kilometre
If you are required to be away from home, you can claim a reasonable amount for meals.
If you cannot reasonably travel alone, you can claim the travel expenses and meals for your escort.
You will need to provide the insurer with receipts for fares and meals.
How long can I claim medical expenses for?
Medical expenses are paid for the rest of your life, unless you receive common law damages for your injury.
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