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1 Claims Assessment Guidelines Guidelines issued pursuant to section 69(1) of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (NSW) for or with respect to the procedures for the assessment of claims under Part 4.4 of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (NSW) and associated matters. These Guidelines come into effect on 1 May Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 1 of 342 Contents Explanatory note... 4 Division 1 - Introduction and registry... 5 Chapter 1 - Introduction and interpretation... 5 Introduction and commencement date... 5 Definitions... 5 Objects of CARS... 8 Chapter 2 - Jurisdiction... 9 Chapter 3 - Referrals to the CARS registry... 9 Exchange and lodgement of application and reply Procedural non-compliance Expedited applications Chapter 4 - Interpreters Chapter 5 - Time Abridgement or extension of time Reckoning of time Chapter 6 - Delivery of documents Chapter 7 - Electronic case management system Division 2 - Application types Chapter 8 - Exemption of claims from general assessment (section 92(1)(a)) Applications (CARS forms 1A and 1R) Time limits for referring claims for exemption Determination Review Dismissal of exemption application Chapter 9 - General assessment (section 94) Applications (CARS forms 2A and 2R) Chapter 10 - Further general assessment (section 111) Applications (CARS forms 3A and 3R) Chapter 11 - Special assessment (section 96) Applications (CARS forms 5A and 5R) Division 3 - Allocations and assessments Chapter 12 - Allocation Allocation Review Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 2 of 343 Further information or documentation required Defer allocation Allocation for assessment Chapter 13 - Dismissal Chapter 14 - Preliminary assessment and Preliminary Conference Unsuitable for assessment under section 92(1)(b) Chapter 15 - Assessment Conference Summons Representation Assessment location Chapter 16 - Assessment procedure Assessor s role Authorities and production of documents under section Directions Chapter 17 - Documentation and other supporting material Language of documents and other supporting material Surveillance images Documents sought by Assessor Late additional documents Chapter 18 - Certificate and statement of reasons Privacy Accepting or rejecting an assessment Division 4 - Corrections and costs Chapter 19 - Corrections Principal Claims Assessor s determination Chapter 20 - Costs Schedule Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 3 of 344 Explanatory note These Guidelines are made pursuant to section 69(1) of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 ( the Act ). They apply in respect of a motor accident occurring on or after 5 October Pursuant to section 106(1) these Guidelines operate by force of law as if they were delegated legislation. The Guidelines explain the operation of those sections of the Act relating to the Claims Assessment and Resolution Service ( CARS ). CARS has been established by the Motor Accidents Authority ( the Authority ) to reduce the need for injured persons or insurers to commence legal or court proceedings. It is intended this will assist in the reduction of costs for the Motor Accidents Compensation Scheme and will therefore help maintain the affordability of premiums. It is intended that the CARS process will facilitate the earlier settlement of claims to the benefit of all parties. These Guidelines instruct officers of the MAA, members of the legal profession and the insurance industry and parties to claims how to make and deal with an application to CARS. Clear and easily accessible information directed towards claimants who wish to represent themselves is also available from the MAA. These Guidelines are also intended to guide Claims Assessors as to the manner in which an assessment is to be conducted. This new version of the Guidelines replaces the previous Claims Assessment Guidelines and will apply to all new applications received at CARS on or after 1 May 2014 and all matters current at CARS on or after that date, that have not been determined, unless otherwise provided for in these Guidelines. The amendment made omitting former clause applies only to all new applications received at CARS on or after the date these Guidelines come into effect. The former clause continues to apply to all applications made before the date these Guidelines come into effect. The versions of the Claims Assessment Guidelines that have been issued to date are as follows: Version 1 effective 4 April 2000, gazetted 17 December 1999; Version 2 effective 1 August 2002, gazetted 22 June 2002; Version 3 effective 1 May 2006, gazetted 3 March 2006; Version 4 effective 1 October 2008, gazetted 11 July 2008, amended on 1 October 2009 as gazetted 4 September 2009; and Version 5 effective 1 May 2014, gazetted 11 April These Guidelines have been developed in consultation with the Insurance Council of Australia Limited, the Council of the Bar Association, and the Council of the Law Society as required by section 69(3) of the Act and with the Council of the Australian Lawyers Alliance. Questions about CARS and these Guidelines should be directed to the Director Assessment Services / Registrar MAAS. Julie Newman Andrew Nicholls Cameron Player Chief Executive Officer General Manager Director Assessment Services Safety, Return to Work Motor Accidents Authority Motor Accidents Authority of NSW & Support of NSW Registrar, MAAS Effective: 1 May 2014 Gazetted: 11 April 2014 Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 4 of 345 Division 1 - Introduction and registry Chapter 1 - Introduction and interpretation Introduction and commencement date 1.1 These Guidelines may be referred to as the Claims Assessment Guidelines and are made pursuant to section 69(1) of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 ( the Act ). They apply in respect of a motor accident occurring on or after 5 October These Guidelines are delegated legislation. 1.2 These Guidelines replace the Claims Assessment Guidelines that came into effect on 1 October 2008 and will apply to all new applications received at CARS on or after 1 May 2014 and all matters current at CARS on or after that date that have not been determined, unless otherwise provided for in these Guidelines. The omission of former clause applies only to applications received on or after the date these Guidelines come into effect on 1 May The former clause continues to apply to all applications received before the date these Guidelines come into effect. 1.3 These Guidelines have been developed in consultation with the Insurance Council of Australia Limited, the Council of the Bar Association, and the Council of the Law Society as required by section 69(3) of the Act. In addition these Guidelines have also been developed in consultation with the Council of the Australian Lawyers Alliance. 1.4 As a transitional arrangement and to avoid requirements that might be unreasonable in the circumstances on any person or entity, the Registrar or PCA may waive observance of any part or parts of these Guidelines for any application that has been lodged with the registry before these Guidelines apply. 1.5 The Registrar or PCA may dispense with the formal requirements of these Guidelines after advising the parties to the dispute and considering any submissions by the parties. Definitions 1.6 The terms used in these Guidelines have the following meanings: Act Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999, as amended from time to time Allocation Review A consideration of an application for general, special or further assessment and/or reply pursuant to Chapter Applicant The party that initiates the referral of a claim or dispute in connection with a claim Application The means by which a party requests the referral of a claim or dispute in connection with a claim for assessment or applies for a review Assessor A Claims Assessor designated by the Authority under section 99. A reference to an Assessor in these Guidelines includes the PCA, unless otherwise stated Authority Motor Accidents Authority (MAA) CAO Claims Assessment Officer of the Authority. Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 5 of 346 1.6.8 CARS Motor Accidents Claims Assessment and Resolution Service of the Authority CARS Assessor A Claims Assessor designated by the Authority under section CAS Claims Advisory Service of the Authority Claimant A person who makes or is entitled to make a claim under the Act CTP Compulsory Third Party Determination Review A consideration of an application for exemption from assessment and/or reply pursuant to Chapter DX box Exchange box in the Australian Document Exchange Pty Ltd ECM system An electronic case management system established by the Authority ET Act Electronic Transactions Act 2000, as amended from time to time Form A form approved by the Authority that may contain an application and/or a reply to an application Injured person A person who has suffered an injury that is the subject of a claim made under the Act Insurer Any party against whom a claim is made under the Act Licensed insurer An insurer that is the holder of a license granted under Part 7.1 of the Act and in force MAAS Motor Accidents Assessment Service, a unit of the Authority MAS Motor Accidents Medical Assessment Service of the Authority MAS Assessor A Medical Assessor appointed by the Authority under section Matter The application, reply and all supporting documents and correspondence held by CARS in relation to one discrete application in relation to the assessment of a claim or a dispute in connection with a claim. Each matter lodged at CARS is given a discrete matter number Officer of CARS An officer of the Authority undertaking work in relation to claims assessments or exemptions as directed by, or as delegated by the PCA PCA Principal Claims Assessor of the Authority appointed by the Authority under section 99A Person under legal incapacity includes: (a) a child under the age of 18 years; (b) a temporary patient, continued treatment patient or forensic patient within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1990; (c) a person under guardianship within the meaning of the Guardianship Act 1987; (d) a protected person within the meaning of the Protected Estates Act 1983; and Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 6 of 347 Registrar The Registrar of the Authority. (e) an incommunicate person, being a person who has such a physical or mental disability that he or she is unable to receive communications, or express his or her will, with respect to his or her property or affairs. (Note: At the time of publication of these Guidelines, this definition has been modeled on, and is similar to, the definition of Person under legal incapacity in section 3 of the Civil Procedure Act 2005.) Registry That part of the Authority that receives documents for the purpose of assessment of claims or disputes in relation to claims, or exemption of claims from assessment Regulation Motor Accidents Compensation Regulation 2005, as amended from time to time Reply The means by which a respondent answers an application Respondent A party who is required to respond to an application. 1.7 A reference in these Guidelines to a section X is a reference to a section of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (NSW), as amended from time to time. 1.8 To the extent that they are not defined in clause 1.6, the definitions in section 3 and section 57 apply to these Guidelines. 1.9 A reference to a party in these Guidelines includes multiples of parties or multiple parties to any application A reference in these Guidelines to a number of days is a reference to a number of working days, unless otherwise stated A reference in these Guidelines to a service copy of material is a reference to a separate set of the documents that are attached to and lodged with, or in support of, an application or reply The Authority will provide and maintain a Claims Advisory Service (CAS) to assist claimants in connection with the claims assessment procedures under the Act. Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 7 of 348 Objects of CARS 1.13 The objects of CARS set out in clause 1.14 should be used as an aid to the interpretation of these Guidelines The objects of CARS in dealing with claims and disputes in connection with claims referred are: to provide a timely, fair and cost effective system for the assessment of claims under the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 that is accessible, transparent, independent and professional; to assess claims and disputes fairly and according to the substantial merits of the application with as little formality and technicality as is practicable and minimising the cost to the parties; to ensure the quality and consistency of CARS decision making; to make appropriate use of the knowledge and experience of CARS Assessors; and to establish and maintain effective communication and liaison with stakeholders concerning the role of CARS The objects of CARS set out in clause 1.14 are consistent with, and are in support of the objects of the Act as can be gleaned from the Act as a whole, including from the Objects of the Act set out in section 5(1) and the Acknowledgements of the Act set out in section 5(2) In exercising their functions and interpreting the provisions of these Guidelines, the Registrar, PCA, CAOs, CARS Assessors and officers of CARS must have regard to the objects of CARS, in addition to the objects of the Act. (Note: At the time of publication of these Guidelines, some of the Objects and Acknowledgements in those specific sections of the Act referred to above most relevant to these Guidelines include: Objects Section 5(1)(a) - to encourage early and appropriate treatment and rehabilitation to achieve optimum recovery from injuries sustained in motor accidents, and to provide appropriately for the future needs of those with ongoing disabilities; and Section 5(1)(b) - to provide compensation for compensable injuries sustained in motor accidents, and to encourage the early resolution of compensation claims; and Section 5(1)(e) - to keep premiums affordable, in particular, by limiting the amount of compensation payable for non-economic loss in cases of relatively minor injuries, while preserving principles of full compensation for those with severe injuries involving ongoing impairment and disabilities. Acknowledgements Section 5(2)(a) - that participants in the scheme under this Act have shared and integrated roles with the overall aim of benefiting all members of the motoring public by keeping the overall costs of the scheme within reasonable bounds so as to keep premiums affordable; and Section 5(2)(b) - that the law (both the enacted law and the common law) relating to the assessment of damages in claims made under this Act should be interpreted and applied in a way that acknowledges the clear legislative intention to restrict the level of non-economic loss compensation in cases of minor injuries; and Section 5(2)(c)(i) - that the premium pool from which each insurer pays claims consists at any given time of a finite amount of money; and Section 5(2)(c)(iii) - that the preparation of fully funded premiums requires a large measure of stability and predictability regarding the likely future number and cost of claims arising under policies sold once the premium is in place; and Section 5(2)(c)(iv) - that the stability and predictability referred to in subparagraph (iii) require consistent and stable application of the law.) Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 8 of 349 Chapter 2 - Jurisdiction 2.1 An application may be made to CARS for assessment of: whether a certificate of exemption should be issued pursuant to section 92(1)(a) ( an application for exemption ); the insurer s liability for the claim and the amount of damages for that liability and the issue of a certificate pursuant to section 94, and/or whether a certificate of exemption should be issued pursuant to section 92(1)(b) if the claim is found to be not suitable for assessment ( an application for general assessment ); a matter remitted by the Court for further claims assessment and issue of a new certificate of assessment where significant new evidence is produced in court proceedings pursuant to section 111 ( an application for further general assessment ); and/or a dispute in connection with a claim between a claimant and an insurer that is one of the certain types of disputes as set out in section 96 ( an application for special assessment ). 2.2 An officer of CARS may reject an application or any part thereof as not duly made if the officer is satisfied that the application or part thereof does not establish that it relates to one of the above types of assessments, and in the case of clause 2.1.4, that it also relates to one of the types of disputes set out in section An officer of CARS may reject an application made on behalf of, or in respect of, a personal injury claim made by a person who has died after the claim has been made, unless it is accompanied by a grant of probate or letters of administration or equivalent, and confirmation that the estate seeks to pursue the claim. Chapter 3 - Referrals to the CARS registry 3.1 The Authority shall establish and maintain a registry for the referral of applications, managed by the Registrar For the purposes of delivery or sending of documents for lodgement the address is: The Registrar, Claims Assessment and Resolution Service Motor Accidents Assessment Service, Motor Accidents Authority of NSW Level 19, 1 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010 DX 10 SYDNEY For the purposes of delivery or sending of documents for lodgement using the ECM system, access is available to registered ECM users via password login to the MAA website address at: 3.2 Except on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, the registry shall be open to the public for lodgement of documents in person between 8.30am and 5:00pm. 3.3 The registry may make provision for lodgement of documents electronically and also outside the registry s usual opening hours. Any documents lodged electronically after 5:00pm are deemed to be received on the next registry business day. Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 9 of 3410 3.4 The registry shall, notwithstanding clause 3.2, be kept open to the public for business or closed for business, at such times and on such days as the Registrar shall direct. 3.5 It is sufficient notification, or service, for any document or correspondence directed to the Registrar, PCA, CAO, an Assessor or CARS to be left in the DX box of the Authority at DX 10 Sydney, or at another DX box for transmission to that exchange box. 3.6 The Registrar shall arrange for all applications made under these Guidelines to be allocated a matter number and registered. All subsequent correspondence concerning the application is to quote that matter number. 3.7 All correspondence to, and communication with, an Assessor in relation to a claims assessment, either in respect of a current or concluded assessment, must, unless the Registrar, PCA or the Assessor directs otherwise, be directed to the Assessor care of the registry. 3.8 If a legal practitioner or agent represents the claimant in respect of the assessment of the matter: it is sufficient notification for the Registrar, PCA, an Assessor, an officer of CARS or an insurer to send any document required to be sent to the claimant, to the legal practitioner or agent; and the Registrar, PCA, CAO, an Assessor or an officer of CARS may, notwithstanding that the claimant has legal or other representation, contact the claimant directly in relation to the assessment of the claim. 3.9 If a legal practitioner or agent represents the insurer in respect of the assessment of the claim: it is sufficient notification for the Registrar, PCA, an officer of CARS or a claimant to send any document required to be sent to the insurer to the legal practitioner or agent; and the Registrar, PCA or an officer of CARS may, notwithstanding that the insurer has legal or other representation, contact the insurer directly in relation to the assessment of the claim If a party, represented by a legal practitioner or agent, requests CARS to do so, the Registrar, PCA, an Assessor, or an officer of CARS may at their discretion send a copy of any document required to be sent to that party, to the party direct, in addition to that party's legal representative or agent If after an application or reply is lodged at CARS, a party retains a legal practitioner or agent to represent them, or changes their legal practitioner or agent, that party must notify the Registrar and the other party in writing within 5 days of the date of the retainer or change in representation If after an application lodged at CARS has been allocated to an Assessor, a party retains a legal practitioner or agent to represent them, or changes their legal practitioner or agent, that party must notify the Registrar, the other party and the CARS Assessor to whom the matter has been allocated in writing within 5 days of the date of the retainer or change in representation. Exchange and lodgement of application and reply 3.13 The applicant must complete the application and: send it to the respondent, together with a copy of all material in support of the application that has not previously been supplied to the respondent; and lodge it with CARS, with all material in support of the application An officer of CARS is to consider the application, and if accepted, send an acknowledgement of the application to the parties within 5 days of receipt of the application in the registry The respondent must: Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 10 of 3411 in the case of an application for a special assessment under section 96(1)(f), about whether a payment is required to be made under section 84A, within 10 days; in the case of an application for exemption, within 15 days; or in the case of all other applications, within 20 days; of the date of the sending by CARS of the acknowledgement of the application, complete the reply and: send it to the applicant, together with a copy of all material in support of the reply that has not previously been supplied to the applicant; and lodge it with CARS, with all material in support of the reply The respondent must not attach to the reply any document that the applicant has already attached to the application If any documents in support of an application or reply are lodged other than via the ECM system, those documents must be supplied as single-sided copies When an application or reply or supporting documents are lodged other than via the ECM system, the lodging party must number the first page of each document in clear dark numerals at the top right hand corner of the front page of each document, in accordance with the numbering in the list of documents attached to, or contained, in the application or reply A separate application is required for each injured person, and for each separate motor vehicle accident claim, in relation to which exemption or assessment is sought An officer of CARS is to consider the reply, and if accepted send an acknowledgement of the reply to the parties within 5 days of receipt of the reply in the registry A reply lodged with CARS after the time limit in clause 3.15 has expired may be accepted by the Registrar or PCA. Procedural non-compliance 3.22 An officer of CARS may reject any form whether lodged physically or electronically, if the form does not substantially comply with these Guidelines including, but not limited to, for one of the following reasons: the form does not list the documents required in accordance with the requirements of the form; the form does not attach the documents required in accordance with the requirements of the form; or the form does not certify that all listed documents have been provided to all other parties before lodgement. unless the non-compliance is technical and of no significance, 3.23 If the form is rejected, an officer of CARS shall issue a rejection notice to both parties setting out brief reasons for the rejection within 5 days of receipt of the form in the registry. Expedited applications 3.24 Either party to a dispute may apply at any time for a matter to be expedited by doing so in writing to CARS, and giving notice to the other party setting out full details of the basis on which expedition of the application is sought. Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 11 of 3412 3.25 In considering whether they are satisfied that an application for expedition should be granted, the PCA shall consider all relevant factors and circumstances surrounding the matter including, but not limited to: the objects of the Act; the objects of CARS; the interests of both parties to the matter; and the interests of other parties to other disputes, particularly regarding the equity of prioritising the matter seeking expedition ahead of other matters If the PCA is satisfied that the matter warrants being expedited, having considered any submissions from the parties, the PCA will take all reasonable steps to ensure the matter is dealt with by CARS as quickly as possible The types of exceptional circumstances that may warrant an application for expedition being accepted may include, but are not limited to, issues such as: claimants with seriously deteriorating health requiring an urgent assessment; claimants who are only able to remain in the country for a limited period of time due to matters outside their control; and/or claimants with matters currently being heard before a Court or CARS. Chapter 4 - Interpreters 4.1 If a party indicates that an interpreter is required, an officer of CARS will arrange for an interpreter to be present at any assessments. 4.2 Interpreters accredited by NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) should be used during the course of a claims assessment if an interpreter is required. 4.3 In the absence of a NAATI interpreter, a non-naati interpreter may be used at the discretion of the Assessor, Registrar or PCA. Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 12 of 3413 Chapter 5 - Time Abridgement or extension of time 5.1 The Registrar or PCA or an Assessor may, if the circumstances justify, and on terms, abridge or extend any time limit fixed by these Guidelines, including any time limit affecting the Registrar, PCA, CAO, an officer of CARS, or an Assessor, other than the time fixed in clause The Registrar or PCA or an Assessor may extend time under clause 5.1 after the time expires, whether or not an application is made before the time expires, or at all. Reckoning of time 5.3 Any period of time fixed by these Guidelines for the doing of any act or in connection with any assessment or direction by the Registrar, PCA, CAO or an Assessor shall be reckoned in accordance with clauses 5.4, 5.5 and Where a time of 1 day or a longer time is to be reckoned by reference to a given day or event, the given day or the day of the given event shall not be counted. 5.5 Where, apart from this sub-clause, the period in question, being a period of 5 days or less, would include a day on which the registry is closed for lodgement in person, that day shall be excluded. 5.6 Where the last day for doing a thing is a day on which the registry is closed for lodgement in person, the thing may be done on the next day on which the registry is open for lodgement in person. Chapter 6 - Delivery of documents 6.1 For matters lodged other than via the ECM system, for the purpose of these Guidelines, where a claimant or insurer notifies in any document lodged an address for delivery or receipt of documents, then leaving a document at that address, or sending a document to that address, shall be taken to be received by the person as follows: in the case of a physical address, on the day the document is left at that address; in the case of a physical or postal address, on a day 5 days after the document is sent; in the case of a DX box, leaving a document addressed to that claimant, insurer, solicitor or agent, in that DX box or at another DX box for transmission to that DX box, 2 days after the document is so left; in the case of an address, on the day the or attachment is sent if sent before 5:00pm, or on the day after the or attachment is sent if sent at or after 5:00pm; or in the case of a facsimile number, on the day the facsimile is sent if sent before 5:00pm, or on the day after the facsimile is sent if sent at or after 5:00pm. 6.2 For matters lodged via the ECM system, for the purpose of these Guidelines the provisions of section 13 of the ET Act apply. Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 13 of 3414 Chapter 7 - Electronic case management system 7.1 The Authority may establish an ECM system to do one or more of the following: enable documents with respect to applications to CARS for exemption or assessment to be created, exchanged, filed, issued and used in electronic form; enable parties to applications to CARS for exemption or assessment to communicate in electronic form with CARS and with other parties to those disputes; enable information concerning the progress of applications to CARS for exemption or assessment to be provided in electronic form to parties to those disputes; and/or enable CARS and CARS Assessors to communicate in electronic form with parties to applications to CARS for exemption or assessment. 7.2 The Registrar may establish a protocol for the use of the ECM system, and for persons to become registered users of the ECM system, in addition to Assessors. 7.3 Such a protocol under clause 7.2 may provide, amongst other things, for the specification of the level of access to the system to which persons or specified classes of persons are entitled, the conditions of use of the system applicable to persons generally or persons of any such class, the security methods by which persons using the system are identified and verified, and how users gain access to the system. 7.4 Subject to any protocol established under clause 7.2, a person other than an Assessor may not use the ECM system for particular applications unless the person is a registered user of the ECM system and is: a party to the application regarding the application to CARS for exemption or assessment; or a legal practitioner representing a party to the application regarding the application to CARS for exemption or assessment. 7.5 In relation to any proceedings, the level of access to the ECM system to which a user is entitled, and the conditions of use applicable to a user, are subject to any decision of the Registrar. 7.6 Documents and information lodged via the ECM system may be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the ET Act. 7.7 When the Authority sends documents, or forwards correspondence to a party who is a registered user of the ECM system, the Authority will generally only do so via electronic communication to that party. Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 14 of 3415 Division 2 - Application types Chapter 8 - Exemption of claims from general assessment (section 92(1)(a)) Applications (CARS forms 1A and 1R) 8.1 An application or reply by either party for a certificate of exemption under this chapter must: be in the form approved by the Authority; or be in a form as directed by the Registrar, PCA or a Claims Assessor; and set out or be accompanied by the particulars and information required by that form or as otherwise directed by the Registrar or PCA. 8.2 The claimant, the insurer, or both may make an application to the PCA for a certificate of exemption under section 92(1)(a) pursuant to this chapter. (Note: For provisions regarding making an application to an Assessor that a claim is not suitable for assessment and is exempt under section 92(1)(b) see Chapter 14 at clause and following.) 8.3 A separate application is required for each claim that a party seeks to have exempted. Time limits for referring claims for exemption Claims made before 1 October For claims made before 1 October 2008 an application for exemption under this chapter may be made at any time, subject to the time limits prescribed in section 91. Claims made on or after 1 October For claims made after 1 October 2008 an application for exemption under this chapter may be made at any time in accordance with section 91(2)(c). Determination Review 8.6 When an application for exemption is made under this chapter the PCA is to arrange for the Determination Review of the matter to consider: the eligibility of the matter for determination in accordance with Chapter 2; whether the application and/or reply are properly made in accordance with Chapter 3; whether further information or documentation is required; and/or whether or not the claim is exempt from assessment. 8.7 The PCA is to ensure that a Determination Review of the matter is undertaken within 5 days of the due date for a reply under clause 3.15 or within 5 days of the acknowledgement of the reply under clause 3.20, whichever is the later. Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 15 of 3416 8.8 If a claim is to be exempted under section 92(1)(a), the PCA or CAO on behalf of the PCA, must issue a certificate of exemption within 5 days of the Determination Review date. 8.9 If a claim is not to be exempted under section 92(1)(a), the PCA or CAO on behalf of the PCA, must advise the parties of the outcome of the Determination Review within 5 days of the Determination Review date If no reply is received within the time period referred to in clause 3.15, the PCA may determine the matter in the absence of a reply For the purpose of section 92(1)(a), the PCA shall issue a certificate of exemption when, as at the time of the consideration of the application, and after a preliminary assessment of the claim, the PCA is satisfied that the claim involves one or more of the following circumstances: liability is expressly denied by the insurer, in writing, but only in circumstances where liability is denied because the fault of the owner or driver of a motor vehicle in the use or operation of the vehicle is denied; (omitted); (Note: Only denials of liability where fault is denied will satisfy this requirement. Denials of liability for any other reasons, but where the fault of the owner or driver of a motor vehicle in the use or operation of the vehicle is not denied, will not satisfy this requirement.) (Note: Under clause 1.2, the omission of clause applies to applications received at CARS on or after the date these Guidelines come into effect. The former clause continues to apply to applications received before the date these Guidelines come into effect.) the claimant, or in a claim for an award of damages brought under the Compensation to Relatives Act 1897 one of the dependents, is a person under a legal incapacity ; (Note: See definition in Chapter 1 at clause ) the person against whom the claim is made is not a licensed or other CTP insurer; the insurer has notified the claimant, and the owner or driver of the motor vehicle against which the claim has been made under the third-party policy provided for in section 10 of the Act, in writing, that it declines to indemnify that owner or driver; and/or the insurer alleges that the claim is a fraudulent claim in terms of the circumstances of the accident giving rise to the claim. (Note: For example where it is alleged that the accident may have been staged or where a person claiming to have been a passenger in the vehicle is alleged to have been the driver of the vehicle.) Dismissal of exemption application 8.12 The PCA may dismiss an application for exemption made under section 92(1)(a) and clause 8.1 if the PCA is satisfied that: that the claim may not be exempted in accordance with section 92(1)(a) and clause 8.11 of these Guidelines; the applicant has withdrawn the application; the claimant is not pursuing or prosecuting the application or the claim; or the section 91(1) time limits referred to in clauses 8.4 and 8.5 have not been satisfied (if relevant) or the application is otherwise invalid. Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 16 of 3417 Chapter 9 - General assessment (section 94) Applications (CARS forms 2A and 2R) 9.1 An application or reply to an application by either party for general assessment must: be in the form approved by the Authority; be in a form as directed by the Registrar, PCA or a Claims Assessor; and set out or be accompanied by the particulars and information required by that form. 9.2 Either party may lodge an application for general assessment at any time, subject to the time limits for referring claims in section 91 and this chapter. 9.3 An application for general assessment cannot be lodged unless: there is an agreement between the parties as to whether or not the claimant is entitled to compensation for non economic loss; a MAS Assessor has issued a certificate under section 61(2)(a) and clause 13.5 or clause 13.9 of the Medical Assessment Guidelines determining a medical dispute under section 58(1)(d), by certifying whether the degree of permanent impairment of the injured person as a result of the injury caused by the motor accident is greater than 10%; a MAS Assessor has declined to make an assessment under section 132(3) of a medical dispute under section 58(1)(d) about whether the degree of permanent impairment of the injured person as a result of the injury caused by the motor accident is greater than 10%, and that assessment has not yet been completed as the Assessor is not satisfied that impairment caused by the injury has become permanent; or at least 3 calendar months have elapsed since an application was lodged with MAS under section 60(1) and Chapter 8 of the Medical Assessment Guidelines for assessment of a medical dispute under section 58(1)(d) 3 and a certificate in accordance with clause 13.5 or clause 13.9 of the Medical Assessment Guidelines certifying whether the degree of permanent impairment of the injured person as a result of the injury caused by the motor accident is greater than 10%, has not yet been sent to the parties. (Note: The exclusion in clause will enable an application for general assessment to be lodged at CARS if the initial application to MAS for assessment of impairment was lodged more than 3 months ago and that assessment has not been completed. In order to be able to lodge a CARS general assessment application within 3 years of an accident, an application to MAS for assessment of impairment needs to be lodged at least 3 months beforehand, by 2 years and 9 months after the accident. In the vast majority of claims the degree of impairment is able to be accurately assessed by a MAS Assessor at months post accident. It is recommended that applications for assessment of impairment should be lodged at MAS by 18 months post accident at the latest.) Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 17 of 3418 Chapter 10 - Further general assessment (section 111) Applications (CARS forms 3A and 3R) 10.1 Where a Court has adjourned proceedings until a party who has adduced significant new evidence has referred a matter for further general assessment, the application or reply to an application for a further assessment must: be in the form approved by the Authority; be in a form as directed by the Registrar, PCA or a Claims Assessor; and set out or be accompanied by the particulars and information required by that form The provisions of Chapter 3 Referrals to the CARS registry also apply to an application made under this chapter The provisions of Chapter 12 Allocation in clauses 12.1 to 12.2, and 12.4 to 12.7, do not apply to applications made under this chapter. Instead, the PCA or an officer of CARS is, within 5 days of the due date for a reply to an application as set out in clause 3.15, to allocate the matter to the original Assessor, if available or to a different Assessor, in accordance with the remainder of Chapter 12. Chapter 11 - Special assessment (section 96) Applications (CARS forms 5A and 5R) 11.1 An application or reply to an application for a special assessment must: be in the form approved by the Authority; be in a form as directed by the Registrar, PCA or a Claims Assessor; and set out or be accompanied by the particulars and information required by that form Either party may lodge an application for special assessment at any time A separate application must be lodged for each dispute lodged under each subsection of section 96. Disputes about interim payments in cases of financial hardship 11.4 An application for a special assessment under section 96(1)(f) about whether a payment is required to be made under section 84A shall, at the time it is acknowledged in accordance with clause 3.14, be referred immediately to the PCA for allocation in accordance with Chapter 12. Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 18 of 3419 Division 3 - Allocations and assessments Chapter 12 - Allocation Allocation Review 12.1 When an application is made under Chapters 9, 10, or 11 the PCA is to arrange for the Allocation Review of the matter to determine: the eligibility of the matter for assessment in accordance with Chapter 2; whether the application and/or reply are properly made in accordance with Chapter 3; whether further information or documentation is required (see clause 12.5); whether the matter is ready for assessment or whether the assessment should be deferred (see clause 12.6); whether the application should be dismissed (see Chapter 13); and the way in which a matter is to be allocated for assessment (see clause 12.10) The PCA is to ensure that an Allocation Review of the matter is undertaken: in the case of an application for a special assessment under section 96(1)(f) about whether a payment is required to be made under section 84A within 5 days of receipt of the application in the registry; or for all other applications within 10 days of the due date for a reply under clause The parties are to be advised of the outcome of the Allocation Review within 5 days If no reply is received within the time provided referred to in clause 3.15, the PCA may conduct an Allocation Review in the absence of a reply. Further information or documentation required 12.5 In the case of clause , if the PCA is satisfied that further information or documentation is required or is likely to assist in the resolution of the matter the PCA may: after conducting a preliminary assessment of the matter, direct under section 100 that further information or documentation be provided, and notify the other party; and proceed with processing the application in the absence of the requested further information or documentation. Defer allocation 12.6 In the case of clause , the PCA may defer the allocation of the matter for a period of time that the PCA considers appropriate in the circumstances, and not exceeding 12 months at a time, in circumstances where the PCA is satisfied that: further information or documentation has been requested (see clause 12.5); there are other claims or issues in dispute or likely to be in dispute which would more conveniently be determined at the same time; Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 19 of 3420 there has not been a genuine attempt by one or both parties to settle the matter or claim and it may be capable of resolution (see clause 12.7); the issues in dispute involve medical disputes that require a MAS assessment and that MAS assessment has not occurred (see clause 12.8); the claimant s injury has not sufficiently recovered to enable the claim to be quantified having regard to any medical evidence attached to the application or reply; or there are other good reasons to defer the allocation of the claim; and if the application is to be deferred for more than 3 months the parties shall be given the opportunity to make a submission on that proposed deferral In the case of clause , if the PCA is satisfied that the matter or claim is capable of resolution by the parties, the PCA may defer allocating the matter to an Assessor for a period not exceeding 2 months to allow the parties an opportunity to settle the claim. Either party can apply to the PCA to proceed with the assessment at any time if settlement negotiations fail In the case of clause , if the PCA is satisfied that the matter requires a MAS assessment and a MAS assessment has not occurred the PCA may: dismiss the application; or defer allocating the application; and: request that one of the parties to the assessment make a MAS application for medical assessment under section 60(1) or section 62(1)(a); or refer the claim to MAS for medical assessment under section 60(1) or section 62(1)(b) If the allocation of a matter is deferred in total for more than 6 months, it will be marked as a long deferral matter and the PCA or an officer of CARS may from time to time conduct fresh Allocation Reviews of the matter as needed, seeking submissions from the parties, to assess the readiness of the matter for allocation and to consider whether or not the matter would more appropriately be dismissed in accordance with Chapter 13, rather than continuing to be deferred. Allocation for assessment When a matter is considered ready to be allocated for assessment, under section 93 the PCA is responsible for making arrangements as to the Claims Assessor who is to assess any particular claim or class of claims that are not exempt from assessment. The PCA shall determine the way in which a matter is to be allocated for assessment and shall: refer the matter to a Claims Assessor from the Authority s list of Claims Assessors having regard to the nature of the matter, the availability of the Assessor, the experience of the Assessor, the location most convenient to the parties and CARS for the assessment to take place, and any other relevant information; make the arrangements for a preliminary assessment and Preliminary Conference with the Assessor to whom the matter has been allocated; notify the parties of the name of the Assessor allocated and the time and date for the Preliminary Conference; and notify the Assessor of the allocation and provide the Assessor with the application, reply and all documents and material in support of the application and reply. Claims Assessment Guidelines 1 May 2014 Page 20 of 34 View more
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