Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

LIFETIME CARE AND SUPPORT (CATASTROPHIC INJURIES) ACT 2014 (NO. 11 OF 2014) - SECT 34

    (1)     The following people may, by written notice to the LTCS commissioner, dispute whether a motor accident injury suffered by an injured person satisfies the criteria stated in this Act and the LTCS guidelines for eligibility to participate in the LTCS scheme:

        (a)     the injured person or someone on the injured person's behalf;

        (b)     the insurer for the injured person's motor accident claim.

Note 1     If a form is approved under s 98 for this provision, the form must be used.

Note 2     A fee may be determined under s 97 for this provision.

Note 3     Motor accident claim , for a motor accident—see the CTP Act

, s 77.

Note 4     The LTCS guidelines are made under s 93.

    (2)     The dispute must be referred to an eligibility assessment panel within 6 months after the date of the LTCS commissioner's decision under section 19 (LTCS scheme—acceptance as participant) about the injured person's eligibility to participate in the LTCS scheme.

    (3)     The LTCS commissioner may allow a notice under subsection (1) to be given orally.