Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulationsinsert
Part 3A Quality of life benefits
13A WPI taken to be 10% in certain circumstances—prescribed requirements—Act, s 133 (1) (b) (i)
The injured person must—
(a) have a current recovery plan under which the injured person requires ongoing treatment and care; and
(b) be undergoing treatment and care that has been approved by the relevant insurer in accordance with the Act.
Example—treatment and care that is ongoing
regular occupational therapy and speech pathology sessions
Note Under the Act
, s 124, an injured person's recovery plan must state the treatment and care approved by the relevant insurer as reasonable and necessary treatment and care for the person.
Part 3B Medical treatment
13B Medical treatment—Act, s 221, def medical treatment
(1) Treatment provided by a health practitioner is prescribed, other than the following treatment:
(a) dental treatment not provided by a dentist registered as a dental specialist with the Dental Board of Australia;
(b) optometry other than post-operative treatment following surgery by a registered medical practitioner;
(c) paramedicine.
Note Health practitioner —see the Legislation Act
, dictionary.
"Medical practitioner"—see the Legislation Act
, dictionary.
(2) In this section:
"Dental Board of Australia" means the National Health Practitioner Board continued for the dental health profession under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Regulation 2018
Part 3C Motor accident claims
13C Mandatory final offer accepted—costs—Act, s 266 (2)
If a mandatory final offer for at least $30 000 but not more than $50 000 is accepted, costs (including disbursements) must—
(a) be worked out on a party and party basis; and
(b) be paid by the insurer; and
(c) not exceed $5 000 AWE indexed.