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How to use this archive
An archive page groups articles; it does not decide which law or review process applies to your claim. Start with the closest article, then compare it with the actual insurer notice, medical evidence, wage records and any Personal Injury Commission documents. Time limits and pathways depend on the decision and claim history. If no article matches the document you received, use the disputes hub to identify whether the issue concerns liability, capacity, payment, treatment or impairment.
Articles on this page
This page brings together guidance on Section 59A medical-expense time limits in NSW workers compensation; Section 60 medical and related expenses in NSW workers compensation; PIAWE recalculation request NSW: a 14-day evidence plan; Section 66 lump sum compensation NSW: thresholds that change your claim. Read the article that matches the document, injury or dispute you are dealing with, then compare its explanation with the actual dates, medical evidence and insurer correspondence in your claim.
Case notes explain why a court or the Personal Injury Commission reached a particular result; they do not predict the outcome of another claim. Practical guides identify the evidence and procedural issue to check, but the applicable rule may depend on the injury date, claim history and decision under review.
Section 59A
Section 59A medical-expense time limits in NSW workers compensation
The different physical and post-reform psychological injury periods, weekly-payment starting points and targeted statutory exceptions.
Read articleSection 60
Section 60 medical and related expenses in NSW workers compensation
What section 60 can cover, the current reasonably necessary test, prior-approval exemptions, section 59A limits and dispute evidence.
Read articlePIAWE
PIAWE recalculation request NSW: a 14-day evidence plan
A practical timeline to fix underpaid weekly payments with the right wage evidence and escalation steps.
Read articleLump Sum
Section 66 lump sum compensation NSW: thresholds that change your claim
Understand the 11%, 15%, 21%, and more than 30% WPI gateways and what to do if the insurer keeps you below threshold.
Read articleNeed help with an active insurer decision?
Send the notice and the documents that explain the injury, capacity, treatment or payment issue. An article is general information and is not a substitute for advice about your own decision or time limit.