Referral of medical question relating to section 165 of this Act or section 93CD of the Accident Compensation Act 1985
285 Referral of medical question relating to section 165 of this Act or section 93CD of the Accident Compensation Act 1985
S. 285(1) amended by Nos 73/2016 s. 21(3), 15/2021 s. 21.
If a medical question arises in a dispute relating to section 165 of this Act or section 93CD of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 that does not require the resolution of a factual issue, ACCS must, within 7 days after becoming aware of the medical question, refer the medical question to a Medical Panel.
The Authority or self-insurer must bear all the costs reasonably incurred by a worker in relation to a referral of a medical question under this section.
S. 286 amended by No. 73/2016 s. 21(3), repealed by No. 15/2021 s. 22.
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S. 287 amended by No. 73/2016 s. 21(9), repealed by No. 15/2021 s. 22.
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S. 288 amended by Nos 73/2016 s. 21(3), 5/2021 s. 15.
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