• The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) has contracted Medibank Health Solutions (MHS) to provide medical assessment services for the NSW public sector effective from 12 August 2011.
• The interim arrangements that commenced in June 2009 (C2009-21 Transitional Arrangements Following Dissolution of HealthQuest) are now concluded.
• From 12 August 2011, MHS is the 'nominated medical assessor' for the NSW public service. Thus agencies listed under the Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002, Schedule 1 Part 1 are required to use MHS for medical assessments of non-work related injuries or medical conditions.
• All public sector agencies are entitled to access MHS services under the DPC contract.
• Scheduled appointments with WorkCover’s approved occupational physicians prior to 12 August 2011 may be completed.

Which agencies does this Circular apply to?
Refer to compliance details in the attached Directive.

Who needs to know about this Circular?
Human resources, employee relations, occupational health and safety practitioners.

Further information
Public Sector Workforce on (02) 9228 4444. Medibank Health Solutions, Julian O’Sullivan on (02) 9288 9555.

Issued by

Policy and Strategy Unit, Public Sector Workforce Branch in the Department of Premier and Cabinet

Contact

Email: [email protected] Phone: 9228 4444

Date

12 August 2011

 

This Circular has superseded Circular 2009-21. This Circular should be read in conjunction with M2010-18.