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Compensation lump sum preclusion periods (CLK) 117-02020000



Start date for lump sum preclusion periods

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1

A lump sum payment includes arrears of periodic compensation for a specific period, plus other amounts such as an impairment payment + Read more ...

The start date of the preclusion period is:

  • The date of incident, diagnosis or economic loss if no periodic payments have been made
  • The day after periodic payments ceased if periodic payments have been made

2

A lump sum payment for redemption of part of future periodic payments is received and ongoing periodic compensation continues at a reduced rate + Read more ...

The lump sum preclusion period starts on the day the periodic compensation payments first reduce.

3

A customer received a lump sum payment for more than one compensable event and the arbitrator has awarded a component for past lost earning capacity + Read more ...

The preclusion period starts from the date of the incident diagnosis or economic loss if:

  • no periodic payments have been made, and
  • there was no specific date for claim for loss of earning capacity

4

A customer is receiving ongoing periodic compensation payments and is awarded a lump sum payment before the periodic payments cease + Read more ...

If the customer receives a lump sum compensation payment, the start date of the preclusion period can only be determined when the periodic payments cease or the rate reduces as a result of the lump sum payment.