The COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme policy has undergone another update, with version 1.6 being released on 24 September 2024. This update provides important amendments for those who have received an offer from the COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme and the timeframe to respond.
If you have lodged an application for compensation under the COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme and you wish to dispute a decision to deny your claim, you are entitled to one right of review only. So, it’s crucial to seek legal advice before appealing any decision.
COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme urgent alert
The opportunity to claim compensation through the Covid-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme due to an adverse reaction to a Covid-19 vaccine, has been extended to 30 September 2024. You need to act now to secure any rights to compensation under the scheme.
A recent Sydney Morning Herald article, “Thousands left waiting for compensation after claims of COVID-19 vaccine injury”, exposed significant delays with Covid-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme processing, with a spokesperson for Services Australia indicating that several hundred claims are “waiting on further information from applicants”.
Unfortunately, some workers have sustained an adverse reaction to a mandated Covid-19 vaccine. In this article, we explore the compensation options available to those workers.
Although the Covid-19 Vaccine Claim Scheme may be considered “DIY” by the government, there are significant factors which need to be considered to ensure you get the full compensation you deserve.
For those who meet the criteria of the Federal Government’s Covid-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme, there is a variety of compensation available for past and future loss including medical expenses, wages and care required as well as a payment for pain and suffering.
The Covid-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme was introduced by the Federal government on 9 December 2021. The scheme is designed to provide compensation to people who have suffered a moderate to significant adverse reaction to an approved Covid-19 vaccine.