When does Personal Injury Insurance apply?
Personal Accident insurance provides coverage for injuries sustained whilst participating in an activity under the following circumstances:
- An official match or training session
- Traveling to and from an official club activity
- Participation in an official club function
- Tours or representative matches
What cover is typically excluded from a Personal Liability policy?
Public Liability – provides you with cover in the event of death or permanent disability. Refer to your Programme Summary for full benefit details and limits.
Non-Medicare Medical Benefits – provides reimbursement for items that are not claimable in any way through Medicare. Due to legislation, this does not include the Medicare Gap.
Loss of Income Cover – (where included) provides reimbursement of a claimants’ weekly income. Please refer to your Programme Summary for full benefit details and limits.
Examples of Personal Injury Claims
Capital Benefit – a participant loses permanent sight in one eye due to a racket hitting them. The claimant can claim for permanent disablement under this section
Non-Medicare Medical Benefits – a participant requires a knee reconstruction resulting from a sporting injury. A claim can be made through this section of the policy for items not covered in part by Medicare.
Loss of Income (where covered by the sport) – Bill is a builder and is unable to work due to breaking his leg whilst playing. His loss of earnings (not including sick leave) can be claimed under this section of the policy.
When does Personal Injury Insurance apply?
Step 1 – access a current claim form from the Honan website
Step 2 – complete all relevant sections of the claim form
Step 3 – send your claim form to your nominated claims advisor ASAP
Step 4 – your claims advisor will confirm receipt of your claim