External
Where a determination is made that interim PI is payable in respect of multiple conditions the PI for each condition may be payable from different dates because the date of effect for each condition is the later of:
- the date the claim for liability for that condition was lodged; and
- the date the impairment suffered by the person as a result of that condition (either separately or in conjunction with another condition):
- where the claim for PI was made prior to 1 July 2013 – constituted 10 IPs;
- where the claim for PI was made on or after 1 July 2013 and the claimant has no previous compensable conditions under the MRCA – constituted 10 IPs;
- where the claim for PI was made on or after 1 July 2013 and the claimant has previous compensable conditions under the MRCA – contributed at least 5 additional impairment points to the person’s overall impairment rating.
Example
Client is receiving PI for several stable conditions. On 12 September 2013 he claims PI for one new condition. Medical advice is that whilst the condition is permanent it is not yet stable and that at the time of the claim for PI it increased this person’s overall impairment rating by more than 5 impairment points. The delegate decides to pay him interim PI. The date of effect for payment of the interim PI is the date of claim on 12 September 2013.