Amendment Gazette Orthotics and Prosthesis, Private Hospitals 2026-2027
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Collected on 17 June 2026
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Replacement/refit/repair requests for prosthetic/orthotic devices (with photos and motivation)
You can request replacement, refits or repairs of prosthetic/orthotic devices, but the Medical Service Provider must motivate the request and include photos of the device to be replaced or repaired; requests must be reasonable and aligned with the published policy and tariff.
- Who it is for
- employees/claimants needing replacement, refits or repairs of prosthetic/orthotic devices, via their medical service provider
- How to act on it
- Ask the Medical Service Provider to motivate the replacement/refit/repair request and provide photos of the device; the employee (assisted by the Medical Service Provider) completes the appropriate form for the request.
The document's recorded date is 15 April 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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Replacement of consumable items, refits and repairs must be motivated by the Medical Service Provider. All requests must be accompanied by photos of the Orthotic / Prosthetic Device to be replaced or repaired. Requests must be reasonable and in line with the published policy and tariff.
Pre-authorization requirement for orthotic/prosthetic claims (to proceed with device supply)
To have an orthotic or prosthetic claim processed, pre-authorization from the Compensation Fund is required for all claims, even when the devices are listed in the Government Gazette.
- Who it is for
- medical service providers and claimants submitting orthotic and prosthetic claims to the Compensation Fund
- How to act on it
- Submit the claim and obtain pre-authorization from the Compensation Fund; the Medical Service Provider must confirm liability has been accepted and that the service is reasonable and aligned with the published policy and tariff.
The document's recorded date is 15 April 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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Pre-authorization by the Compensation Fund is required in all claims, even if the devices supplied are listed in the Government Gazette. It is the responsibility of the Medical Service Provider to ensure that liability for the claim has been accepted by the Compensation Fund and that the service is reasonable and in line with the published policy and tariff . All orthotic / prosthetic devices should be suitable for the environment and activity / load level of the employee.
Orthotic and prosthetic device cost coverage under COID (2026/2027 protocol)
If your occupational disease or injury claim liability has been accepted, and a medical practitioner prescribes the service and the prescribed guidelines are followed, the Compensation Fund will bear the reasonable cost for the issue of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
- Who it is for
- employees (claimants) under the COID Act who need orthotic and prosthetic devices after an accepted occupational injury or disease claim
- How to act on it
- Ensure the service is prescribed by a medical practitioner and that the prescribed guidelines are followed; the Medical Service Provider must ensure liability for the claim has been accepted by the Compensation Fund and that pre-authorization is obtained for the claim.
The document's recorded date is 15 April 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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The Compensation Fund will bear the reasonable cost for the issue of Orthotic and Prosthetic devices after acquiring an occupational disease or sustaining an injury, provided that liability for the claim has been accepted, the service is prescribed by a medical practitioner, and the prescribed guidelines are followed.
Key Takeaways
- Government Gazette 54522
- orthotics
- prosthesis
- private hospitals
Dates
Closing Date
15 April 2026