Allied Health IME

Independent medical examiners (IME) are clinical professionals approved by the VWA to conduct independent medical examinations and report their findings for use in claims decisions.

Approximately 40 IME in 5 allied health specialities deliver examinations each year, playing a critical role in ensuring the Scheme provides the right treatments and benefits to injured workers.

For these reasons, an Allied Health IME must be approved under section 112 of the Accident Compensation Act and enter into an individual service agreement with the VWA. This agreement applies stringent service terms, conditions and standards and must be applied before an IME is able to examine injured workers.

Reference Material For IMEs 

Contacting The VWA

If you are an approved IME (Allied Health), it is important for your practice and the Scheme that our database contains your latest information. If you have any changes, general questions regarding your Agreement, the role of IMEs or feedback, please contact the Clinical Services Team :

Phone: (03) 9641 1621

Fax: (03) 9641 1842

Email: clinical_services@workcover.vic.gov.au

Postal:

Clinical Services Branch
Rehabilitation & Medical Services Division
Victorian WorkCover Authority
222 Exhibition Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000

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