Changes to 2010 Injury Scheme
Changes to 2010 Injury Scheme
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Changes to the GAA Injury Scheme and applicable to the Brochure for 2010
1. Clubs and other units must register on line and subscriptions to be forwarded direct to the GAA Injury Scheme in Páirc an Chrócaigh,
Baile Átha Cliath 3. Registrations and subscriptions should be completed by 15th February 2010.
2. 15- Medical, amended as follows:
“ if you have medical insurance e.g. VHI, Quinn Healthcare, a claim must
be made with your medical provider. Otherwise unrecoverable medical
expenses are covered up to a maximum of €4,500 ( This benefit includes
cover for MRI Scans up to a limit of €300 per scan and Post Operative
treatment up to a limit of €320. A maximum benefit of €40 per any one
treatment applies ).
The first €100 of each and every claim is excluded.
3. 15 (i) Physiotherapy etc removed from the scheme.
4. 16- Dental, amended as follows:
“ Otherwise unrecoverable dental expenses up to a maximum of
€4,500 “.
The first €100 of each and every claim is excluded.
5. 18. Loss of Wages ( applicable (a) to Adults and (b) to Youths who are
In full-time employment at date of injury.
6. Exclusions and Limitations:
The following are added to 20
(vii) The GAA Injury Scheme will only provide cover in respect of
hurling claims provided the injured claimant is wearing a Helmet
which conforms to the NSAI Standard IS:355. ie Mycro, Marc
or Azzurri.
(viii) The cost of completion of the medical section of the claim form
must be borne by the claimant.
7. Claims Procedure:
25 – 2nd paragraph amended as follows:-
A claim form should be downloaded from www.gaa.ie and the
GAA Injury Scheme can be found under the heading of “ Popular
Links “
The following addition paragraphs now included:
If a player returns to play after an injury and is reinjured a new
claim form must be submitted.
A copy of the Referee’s report if the injury was sustained in an official match.
A letter from the Club Chairman/Secretary if the injury occurred in an
Official Training Session or Challenge Match.
Where a claim is being pursued under 1.4, a letter from the Club Chairman/Secretary confirming the claimant’s membership and stating
the circumstances surrounding the accident/injury.
The final paragraph in bold amended as follows:
“ All claims are required to be reported to Willis within 60 days of the injury by completing, as a minimum the 1st two pages of the claim form which should be signed and dated by the claimant.
In the event that the claimant’s signature and date is omitted, the first two pages will be returned for completion
Claims reported outside the 60 days will not be processed “
26 3rd Paragraph – Reference to “ Chartered Physiotherapist “ deleted
And
Reference to qualified practitioners deleted and
replaced by Doctor/Dentist
Loss of Wages claims – Second bullet point – The following sentence
inserted before “ In addition, “
“ If the self employed claimant has no accountant the relevant
information must be submitted by their solicitor/tax advisor “
Claim Form:
The main changes to the form are as follows:
1. Hurling Injuries – Were you wearing a helmet, is so, specify which helmet, Mycro, Marc or Azzurri.
2. When submitting the 1st two pages of the claim form, it needs to be signed and dated by the claimant.
3. A copy of the referee’s report if the injury was sustained in an official match.
4. A letter from the Club Chairman/Secretary if the injury occurred in an Official Training Session or Challenge Match.
5. Where a claim is being pursued under clause 1.4, of the brochure, a letter from the Club Chairman/Secretary confirming the claimant’s membership and stating the circumstances surrounding the accident/injury.
6. Club Secretary’s Declaration to confirm the player’s membership number.
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