Detailed Outline
Keypoints
- 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.
Attachment: Directive: Medical Assessment Services for the NSW Public Sector (D2011_008)
Agencies should refer to the above Directive for further details of the arrangements for using MHS services, transitional arrangements and links to standard documents.
Chris Eccles
Director General
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- This Circular has superseded Circular 2009-21.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.
Overview
Compliance
- Not Mandatory
AR Details
- Date Issued
- Aug 12, 2011
- Review Date
- Jun 13, 2024
- Replaces
- Replaced By
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Contacts
- Contact
- Contact us
- Phone
- 02 9228 5555
- Publishing Entity
- Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Issuing Entity
- Department of Premier and Cabinet