Loss of capacity to provide domestic services

If you had dependants when you suffered the harm, you may be able to claim lost capacity to provide domestic services.

What proof you need

You need to provide the following documents with your claim:

  • a completed COVID-19 vaccine claims scheme expenses form
  • a written statement about the care you provided before you were harmed, and why your dependants can’t care for themselves
  • proof of how many hours of care per week have been or will be provided
  • proof showing that you’d most likely have provided the services needed for at least 6 hours per week and for at least 6 months in a row
  • proof that there is or was a need for these services and how long they were or would have been needed for
  • proof of any amounts you got or will get from third parties, for example, private health insurance
  • a third party payment statement.

How you calculate loss of capacity to provide domestic services

You need to calculate the number of hours of domestic services you provided or will provide. This includes when and how long your dependants will need your domestic services for. Remember to deduct any hours you had for respite care. Then multiply your hours by $43.43 for both past and future services.

Page last updated: 1 October 2024.
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