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SA ReturnToWork Claims
ReturnToWorkSA Eligibility Check
ReturnToWorkSA can provide income support, medical cover and lump-sum compensation after a workplace injury.
South Australia's scheme is administered by ReturnToWorkSA through claims agents EML and Gallagher Bassett. Statutory benefits cover most workplace injuries. Lump-sum compensation is available for whole-person impairment of 5% or more.
- Statutory benefits via RTWSA
- Lump sum from 5% WPI
- Includes psychological injury
- Common-law damages for serious injury
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Plain-English guides to the compensation schemes in each Australian state and territory.
South Australia workers compensation
SA's scheme is administered by ReturnToWorkSA through claims agents. Income support, medical cover, and lump-sum impairment compensation form the core of statutory benefits. SA has a relatively low 5% whole-person impairment threshold for lump-sum payments, making it more accessible than schemes with 11%+ thresholds.
Cities and regions covered
Adelaide CBD, Northern, Southern and Eastern suburbs, Adelaide Hills, Murray Bridge, Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln and regional SA.
SA ReturnToWork claim FAQs
Plain-English answers about ReturnToWorkSA claims.
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How do I lodge an RTWSA claim?
Notify your employer of the injury. See your GP for a Work Capacity Certificate. Lodge a workers compensation claim form with your employer or the claims agent. The agent must respond within 10 business days.
What does ReturnToWorkSA pay?
Income support (typically 100% of pre-injury earnings for 13 weeks, then 80%, capped). Reasonable and necessary medical and treatment expenses. Lump-sum permanent impairment payments at 5%+ whole-person impairment. Death benefits for dependants of workers killed in workplace incidents.
When can I pursue common-law damages in SA?
Common-law damages are available where the injury was caused by employer negligence and meets the impairment threshold. The threshold and access criteria differ slightly under the South Australian scheme. A lawyer can assess whether common-law is an option for your specific case.
How long do I have to lodge?
Notify your employer as soon as practical and lodge the formal claim within 6 months. Late claims may be accepted with good reason.
How your SA RTWSA claim gets handled
Enquiries you submit are sent to the advertising law firm for South Australia and your claim type.
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