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The main objective of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Disease Act (COID Act) is to facilitate a process which provides for payment of medical treatment and compensation for disablement caused by occupational injuries and diseases sustained by employees in the course of their employment, or for death resulting from such injuries or diseases; and […]

COID or WCA Tariffs 2011 To download a file, right-click on the link and select “Save Target As…”. Chiropractors Dentists Hospitals Physiotherapy Wound care, renal care and blood services Prosthedontists and Orthodontists COID or WCA Tariffs 2011  

COID or WCA Tariffs 2011 To download a file, right-click on the link and select “Save Target As…”. COID – Medical Tariffs for Doctors and Specialists – part a.pdf File Size: 688 kb COID – Medical Tariffs for Doctors and Specialists – part b.pdf File Size: 537 kb COID – Medical Tariffs for Doctors and […]

WCA Claims Billing Strategies: An Introduction   In line with previous WCA Claims articles in this ‘billing/tariff strategy’ section we highlight the process of billing and discuss the current problems in the South African context. Workman’s compensation claims are amongst the most notorious and problematic accounts for timely remuneration. Most health care service providers have […]

WCA Claims of Health Care Providers We assist providers of medical services to recover costs of treatment for Injury on Duty patients. In many instances, providers require advice and assistance on correct billing methods and destinations for submitting invoices. We also submit medical accounts pertining to the WCA Claims to the compensation commissioner. The make […]

The Challenge of WCA Claims A challenge many doctors face are getting bills paid on time so that they can actually run their practices. Are you one of them? And, if you’re dealing with Injured on Duty (IOD) cases on a regular basis, you know what a stress it is on you and your cash-flow. […]

After the birth Claim from UIF If you are on maternity leave, you can claim unemployment insurance from the UIF, provided that you contributed to the fund for a period of more than four months prior to going on leave. Before going to your nearest Department of Labour, ensure that you have all the appropriate […]

Workers who are injured or contract a disease through their work are able to claim money from the Compensation Fund. Families can also claim if their breadwinner died through work related disease or injury. WHO CAN CLAIM WORKER’S COMPENSATION? The Compensation Fund covers workers who: were hurt in an accident while they were busy with […]

Today we announce the findings of a DA-mandated research investigation into the current state of the Workmens Compensation Fund and its effect on access to healthcare for injured South Africans in need of medical care. The results of the research make one thing clear Our research has shown that across the country doctors and medical […]

Financial ruin threatens medical practitioners as the largest company handling Compensation Fund claims has suspended its prefunding services because of the fund’s failure to make payments. CompSol’s temporary withdrawal of its prepayment services means the medical practitioners including doctors, radiographers and occupational therapists who are among its clients, will have to wait a long time […]

An injury at work is in itself an unpleasant experience but is also an experience that can hold consequences for both employer and employee. The Occupational Health and Saftey Act (“OHASA”) imposes a duty on the employer to provide a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and […]

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