The Motor Accidents Insurance Board assists Tasmanian road users with personal injury claims.
PO Box 590
Launceston 7250
Tasmania Australia
1800 006 224 TOLL FREE
or (03) 6336 4800
opening 8.30am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri
33 George Street
Launceston 7250
Tasmania Australia
The MAIB covers a range of treatment expenses:
The reasonable cost of Ambulance services (road or air) for a client who has sustained an injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
The reasonable costs of Hospital treatment and services at both public and private hospitals. These can include:
We will fund treatment provided by a registered provider. The reasonable costs associated with the below may be covered:
The replacement cost of glasses and hearing aids damaged in the motor accident may also be covered. The MAIB may also assist with medical appliances, aids and equipment and alterations to vehicles and buildings. Generally an Occupational Therapist will be engaged to provide advice on these requirements.
Some limitations may apply and funding is in accordance with agreed fee schedules.
The maximum total sum payable for medical and disability benefits (including Ambulance, Hospital, Treatment, aids/equipment, medical appliances, home modifications, travel and housekeeping) is $400,000.00. For accidents on or after 1 August 2012, this may be increased to $500,000.00 subject to the injured person being an in-patient at a hospital for a continuous period of more than 4 days commencing on the date of the accident.
If you need to travel more than 20 kilometres (each way) to attend medical treatment as a result of your injury, we can reimburse you for the cost of your travel. This includes paying for the reasonable cost of the use of your private vehicle, public transport, taxi or rideshare services.
We can also reimburse the reasonable cost of taxi or rideshare travel to attend medical treatment where travel is less than 20 kilometres each way for a maximum period of up to 39 weeks from the date of your accident.
Travel expense claims must be lodged for reimbursement within 12 months of the date of travel.
For travel greater than 20 kilometres each way, we will pay a set rate per kilometre of 35 cents for your travel. The rate is designed to cover petrol and parking expenses.
For travel greater than 20 kilometres each way, we will reimburse the reasonable cost of public transport.
Taxi or Rideshare Transport:
To claim the cost of taxi or rideshare transport, a medical certificate is required from your doctor. The certificate needs to state your requirement for the use of taxi or rideshare services to attend medical treatment due to your injuries, and the period for which taxi or rideshare services are required.
For taxi or rideshare travel greater than 20 kilometres each way, we will reimburse the reasonable cost of your transport.
For taxi or rideshare travel less than 20 kilometres each way, we will reimburse the reasonable cost of your transport for a maximum period of up to 39 weeks from the date of your accident.
Complete the Travel Expense Declaration form, and:
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