This Chapter deals with the provision of treatment for injuries and diseases for certain current and former members and dependants of deceased members.
Compensation for the cost of treatment is provided for under Part 2, while treatment itself is provided for under Part 3.
Some people are entitled to treatment, or compensation for the cost of treatment, for any injury or disease. Other people are only entitled to treatment, or compensation for treatment, for a service injury or disease.
Additional compensation for costs incurred in travelling to obtain treatment and a pharmaceutical allowance are provided for under Part 4.
Generally, a claim for compensation must be made under section 319 to be entitled to treatment or compensation under this Chapter.
Part 5 contains offence provisions relating to treatment compensated or provided for under this Chapter. The offences relate to conduct by those claiming compensation or treatment under this Chapter, as well as conduct by practitioners and providers of pathology services.