How much MAC can pay
MAC Scheme benefits are made in accordance with the following legislation and regulations that govern the MAC Scheme.
Benefits are indexed each year on 1 January, except for Loss of Earning Capacity (LOEC) benefits, which are indexed twice a year on 1 January and 1 July.
Entitlement to benefits is assessed according to individual circumstances and in some cases
exclusions and benefit reductions may apply.
| Benefits | Max amount |
|---|---|
| Permanent Impairment (section 17) See the scale in the table below | $369,387.20 |
| Medical Rehabilitation (section 18) | Reasonable costs |
| Attendant Care (section 18A) per week | $1,173.12 |
| Emergency Travel (Section 18C) | $6,871.34 |
| Modifications / Alterations (section 19) | Reasonable costs |
| Death Benefit (section 22) | $277,040.40 |
| Funeral Benefit | $9,234.68 |
| Dependent Child Benefit (section 23) | $177.59 |
| Dependent Parent Benefit (section 24) | $277,040.40 |
| Private Vehicle Travel Reimbursement | 42.5 cents per km |
| *Loss of Earning Capacity Benefits (section 13) Resident per week | $1,038.18 |
| *Loss of Earning Capacity Benefits (section 13) Non Resident per week | $927.18 |
*The maximum payable per week is 85% of the average weekly earnings for Northern Territory as published by the Australian Statistician bi-annually, less a notional deduction for income tax.
If the average weekly earnings decrease, the loss of earning capacity benefits will remain unchanged.
Sliding Scale of Permanent Impairment Benefits (Section 17) as at 1 July 2024
| Percentage of Whole Person Impairment (WPI) | % of Maximum prescribed amount ($369,387.20 at 1 January 2024) | Amount of Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5% | Nil | $0.00 |
| 5-9% | 2% | $7,387.74 |
| 10% | 3% | $11,081.62 |
| 11% | 4% | $14,775.49 |
| 12% | 6% | $22,163.23 |
| 13% | 8% | $29,550.98 |
| 14% | 12% | $44,326.46 |
| 15% | 15% | $55,408.08 |
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