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What are the thresholds for HAs + lumpsum for Post 02 claim?

- HAs: 6%

- lumpsum: 20.5%

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What is the cut-off date?

12th Nov 1997

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What is the cut-off date?

30th Sep 1987

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What is the threshold to be eligible for HSP?

- 3fahl table: 23 

- Hfahl table: 40

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What is the cut-off date for a Police Officer to be considered as HOD (Hurt On Duty)?

Police officers attested before 01/04/1988

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What table under audiogram do we use if the client's DOI is on the 31st of December 2001?

1976 table

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How much is the legal fee?

$8,500

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When do we use the SA Presumption claim type?

Client is presently employed and/or retired within 2 years

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Who is our Health Partner?

Freedom Hearing

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What is the threshold for Coalminers and which table do we use?

- 6% for both HAs & lumpsum

- 1976 table


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How much is the legal fee?

- $0

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What is the approximate value of hearing aids?

$3,500

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What is the approximate value of hearing aids?

$5,500

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What tool/system do we use in booking the client for HSP assessment?

Freedom Hearing Calendar

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 What is the threshold for Exempt Worker and which table do we use?

- 3% for HAs & 6% for HAs + lumpsum

- 1976 table


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Which government agency pays for our legal services?

IRO (Independent Review Office)

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Can the client request a reimbursement for privately purchased hearing aids?

No (SA only)

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What are the thresholds for hearing aids and lumpsum?

- HAs: 3%

- Lumpsum: 8.8%

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Do we need to get the client to sign the authorities?

No. Just the HSP consent form

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How do we determine when VIC deduction will be applied?

f the total of noisy employment outside VIC is at least 1/3 of the total noisy employment

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If the client's DOI is Pre 02 and has no POE, what document does the HCS need to generate and complete?

Statement for POE

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How much is the Employer's Contribution Fee?  

$824

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Is HSP Spare Set available for SA claim?

No. HSP Spare Set is only offered in NSW & VIC

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How many years before HSP aids are due for replacement?

Every 5 years

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When is a client eligible for Further loss? 2 answers.

1. If client continued working in a noisy environment after the previous claim

2. If client meets the lumpsum threshold