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Insurance
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| This is only a summary of the main points of coverage. Please refer to the policy document held by your club for the complete terms and conditions.
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| WHO CAN MAKE A CLAIM?
A Rugby League claim can be made by: * Any person who is a registered player, Declared Official, Qualified Coach or Qualified Referee of a club that is part of The Country Rugby League of NSW Inc., who has been injured whilst playing Rugby League, during organised training, or travelling to or from a Club match. WHAT BENEFITS AM I ENTITLED TO? * Weekly Injury Benefit (Loss of Income) * Non-Medicare Medical Expenses such as physiotherapy, choripractic services, private hospital accommodation and theatre costs, pharmacy, ambulance and dentistry, etc. (medical bills with a Medicare benefit are not covered) * Student Tutorial Benefit * Capital Benefits for Permanent Injury * Death Benefit * Funeral Expenses |
HOW DO I MAKE A CLAIM?
When making a claim for an injury, you must: 1. Advise your Club Secretary that you wish to make a claim. 2. Obtain from your Club Secretary: * "Sports Injury Report Form" to be completed by you and your Club. * "Attending Physicians Statement" to be completed by your treating Doctor. * "Rugby League Case Report" to be completed by yourself. 3. Send all fully completed forms to: Claims Department
SLE Worldwide Australia Pty Limited GPO Box 4855 Sydney NSW 2001 WHAT ENTITLEMENTS CAN I RECEIVE? * Income Reimbursement of 80% of Average Gross Income up to a maximum of $300 per week less a 28 day Deferral Period for Senior players and a 14 day Deferral Period for Juniors Players. The maximum benefit period is for 52 weeks. |
MEDICAL
Payment of 80% of Non-Medicare Medical Expenses after any reimbursement from your health fund. These include private hospitalisation, theatre costs, pharmacy, ambulance, chiropractic services and dentistry, etc. A $50 excess applies for pyhsiotherapy and chiropractic or similar expenses for each claim. The maximum benefit is $2,000 per injury with a maximum of $4,000 per annum. * PERMANENT INJURY Benefits of up to $50,000 for permanent injuries. POINTS TO REMEMBER * Send in all original documents only * Pay all accounts first, then claim. * Complete all questions on the claim forms to the best of your ability. * Provide wage details if you are claiming wage loss such as tax assesment notices or a letter form your accountant. * Forward medical certificates at least monthly if you continue to be off work. * Attend all appointments arranged by SLE Worldwide Australia Pty Limited. * Full details of the cover are available from your Club or from the SLE Australia website.
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| Any question or if you require claim forms, contact our claims department on 1800 002 676 Or visit our website: www.sleaustralia.com.au |
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