Sch 4, s 2
CurrentHow to use the graduated scale
Schedule 4Graduated scale for additional lump sum compensation for gratuitous care
2 How to use the graduated scale
(1)
The DPI is stated in column 1.
(2)
The range of dependency assessed under the modified barthel index is stated in column 2.
(3)
In column 2—
(a)
moderate is a modified barthel index total score of 50–74; and
(b)
severe is a modified barthel index total score of 25–49; and
(c)
total is a modified barthel index total score of 0–24.
(4)
The worker’s additional lump sum compensation entitlement is stated in the corresponding entry in column 3.
| Column 1 DPI | Column 2 Range of dependency (modified barthel index) | Column 3 Additional lump sum compensation |
|---|---|---|
| % | $ | |
| 15–39 | moderate severe total | 1.99 times QOTE 3.97 times QOTE 5.94 times QOTE |
| 40–49 | moderate severe total | 3.70 times QOTE 7.52 times QOTE 11.21 times QOTE |
| 50–59 | moderate severe total | 16.35 times QOTE 32.68 times QOTE 49.00 times QOTE |
| 60–69 | moderate severe total | 40.84 times QOTE 73.49 times QOTE 97.97 times QOTE |
| 70–79 | moderate severe total | 57.16 times QOTE 106.14 times QOTE 146.93 times QOTE |
| 80–89 | moderate severe total | 65.32 times QOTE 132.00 times QOTE 195.89 times QOTE |
| 90–94 | moderate severe total | 73.49 times QOTE 146.93 times QOTE 228.53 times QOTE |
| 95–100 | moderate severe total | 81.63 times QOTE 163.28 times QOTE 244.86 times QOTE |
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