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What we cannot cover

What is not covered

What is not covered

Some treatment or services cannot be covered by the MAIB. Things we cannot pay for include:

  • Treatment or services that are unrelated to your accident.
  • Treatment for a medical condition or injury that you had before your accident or that is not a direct result of your accident.
  • Treatment or services provided outside the commonwealth of Australia.
  • The employed and self-employed allowances, whilst you are outside the commonwealth of Australia.
  • Wages for parents, carers, family members who may need to take time off to care for an injured person.
  • Treatment that is provided by a person who is not appropriately registered, qualified or authorised to provide the service.
  • Concurrent treatment by different practitioners e.g. chiropractor and physiotherapist to the same area of the body.
  • An outstanding account for treatment or a service you received over one year ago.
  • Expenses associated with property damage such as electricity poles, fences etc.
  • Expenses associated with the loss of or damage to personal effects such as clothing or jewellery.
  • Travel costs that are not to or from medical treatment related to the injury sustained in your accident.
  • Travel costs (including taxis) to or from the chemist.
  • Treatment or services that exceed agreed fee schedules.
  • Legal costs in certain situations.
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