10 March 2009
After meeting with the Insurance Department from Croke Park and representatives of our insurers, Willis, the following points were raised. Clubs have enquired as to how claims can be settled smoothly and quickly and the insurers have asked us to pass on these points.
•The most recent version of the claim form should be used – NOT a photocopy or an old form; this current form is available to download from the County website or from gaa.ie
•The 1st 2 pages of the claim form (Section A) MUST be submitted within 60 days of the injury – there will be NO exceptions from this!
•This must be completed in full, including the questions about medical insurance, to avoid Willis having to correspond with the claimant to find this out which delays matters
•For medical expenses Sections E & F must be FULLY completed and signed by the appropriate persons; medical RECEIPTS (stamped) are required, NOT invoices
•For Loss of Wages, as well as Sections E & F, Section C & D (employed) or Sections B & D (self-employed) must be completed
•A common cause for delaying a claim is the failure to complete Section D properly; even though a claimant may not have received Social Security they MUST get a letter confirming whether they are entitled to any or not
