ReturnToWorkSA

In reply to Mr COWDREY (Colton) ((21 June 2022).). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector): I have been advised:

As at 12 July 2022, there have been a total of 153 COVID-19 claims received under the Return to Work Scheme (excluding claims received by self-insured employers). Of those 153 claims:

121 have been accepted;

13 have not been accepted

4 are pending a determination;

5 were withdrawn;

10 are recorded as incidents only.

The average cost per accepted claim under the Return to Work Scheme is $2,488.

In relation to self-insurers (including Crown), as at 14 July 2022, there have been a total of 44 claims lodged. Of those 44 claims:

24 have been accepted;

11 have not been accepted;

6 are pending a determination;

3 were withdrawn.

The average cost per accepted claim for self-insured claims is $2,517.