The Motor Accidents (Compensation) Act 1979 sets out the eligibility criteria for MAC Scheme benefits and what MAC may pay for such as:
- medical treatment and rehabilitation services and other supports
- loss of earning capacity
- compensation for loss of limb or other permanent impairment
- lump sum death benefits to eligible dependents
- dependent financial support
- reductions and exclusion to certain benefits may apply in some circumstances.
What the MAC Scheme does not cover
- damage to your car, motorbike, scooter, bicycle or other type of transport including the cost of towing or vehicle storage
- damage to non-medical personal items (motorcycle gear, clothes, mobile phones etc)
- treatment or services unrelated to your motor vehicle accident injuries
- treatment or services that are not safe, effective or necessary and reasonable.
- treatment by a person who is not registered, qualified or authorised to provide those services
- medical or other treatment or services provided outside Australia
