I have been going to the injury management program offered by my employer and find them monotonous and tiring. I no longer wish to attend the program. Can I still receive my compensation benefits?
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Answer by Shamaila Khan, Kingsville 3012 VIC
- While employees have the right to choose whether or not they engage with the injury management process there are penalties that may flow from refusing to participate including a reduction in workers compensation benefits in a number of states.
- In QLD and NSW for example an employee that does not participate in the injury management process can have their payments suspended by the insurer.