We still provide free insurance for “journey claims”, and we’ve just improved it

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Published: Monday, 29 April 2024 12:22

Bob Carr’s New South Wales Labor government more than a decade ago decided to remove “journey claims” from Workers’  Compensation protection. That meant if you had an accident getting to or from work, you were no longer covered by the Council’s Workers’ Compensation policies. Thanks, Comrade.

Most unions quickly filled the void and depa has provided free journey claim insurance for members since 2012.

We’ve just upgraded our policy and increased the maximum payment from $2,000 per week to $2,500 per week. $2,500 a week is 85% of $2,941 as the weekly salary.

For anyone on a salary higher than $2,941 gross per week, the weekly benefit will be capped at $3,500. $3,500 is 85% of $4,117, as the weekly salary.

The payments will begin seven consecutive days after the injury. Most other policies have a higher excess.

And it’s free as part of your membership fee. How do we do it!