Eligible claims
For a claim against a doctor to be eligible, the:
- incident must have occurred as part of the doctor’s medical practice
- incident must be within the scope of the ROCS insurance contract, which is based on the doctor’s last cover
- insurer must receive first notice of the incident (or facts that may give rise to it):
- on or after 1 July 2004
- while the doctor is eligible for ROCS.
If a claim is made
If a doctor becomes aware of a claim after they have become eligible for ROCS, they must notify their insurer.
Limits to claims
There is a limit to the amount ROCS covers.
Who manages the claim
The insurer will:
- handle all claims eligible for ROCS
- pay for all the costs of the claim
- apply to Services Australia for a ROCS payment as reimbursement of the costs.
The doctor should cooperate with the insurer and complete forms and provide information as needed.
Who pays for the claim
The insurer pays for the claim first. The Australian Government will reimburse the insurer for 100% of their costs. This includes the cost of managing the claim.
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