PLEASE NOTE IF A PLAYER GETS INJURED PLEASE NOTIFY MARY JO MURPHY CLUB SECRETARY IMMEDIATELY AND SHE WILL NOTIFY INSURANCE OFFICER JOHN O'REGAN.

GAA - WILLIS PLAYER INJURY SCHEME – Frequently asked questions

What do I need to supply if my Injury occurred during an official match?

For all injuries that occur during an official match we require a copy of the official referee’s report which must confirm the claimant’s injury.

If the injury has not been reported within the referees report, we will require a copy of the referees report along with a supporting letter from the County Board confirming the details of the injury.

If the referees report is no longer available we will just require a letter from the County Board confirming the details of the injury and that the referees report is not available.

Why do I need to confirm whether I have Private Health Insurance?

The Player Injury Scheme covers you for non recoverable medical expenses, this means if a player has Private Health Insurance they must make a claim for their medical costs first through their Provider and a statement of account must be obtained.

What is the difference between an in-patient and out-patient statement of account?

An in-patient statement of account relates to a claim made for i.e. surgery or overnight stay in hospital. This is usually dealt directly between the private health insurer and the hospital.

An out-patient statement of account relates to any out- patient treatment received i.e. G.P visits, Consultant visits, MRI Scans, post-op physiotherapy etc. The claimant must make this claim directly through his provider by submitting all original medical receipts.

Is there any limitation/restriction on what treatment can be received?

There is cover of up to €4,500.00 for necessary medical/dental treatment. There is an excess of €100.00 per claim.

MRI Scans are limited to €300.00 per scan.

There is no cover for pre-operative physiotherapy. If a player undergoes a surgical procedure there is cover for medically prescribed post-operative physiotherapy up to €320.00 with a limit of €40.00 per session.

How do I qualify for loss of wages?

Loss of wages claims are only applicable to those who are in full time employment (working a minimum of 16 hours per week) at the date of Injury. You must be unable to work for a minimum of 14 consecutive days.

What documentation is required if I am employed?

Along with the fully completed claim form we would require 3 official wage-slips prior to the date of the injury

If the employee is employed by a relative then we would require a letter from the employer’s accountant.

An employer accountant’s letter is also required if an employer has no company stamp available.

A claim for Social Welfare Benefit /Statutory Sick Pay must be made in all cases. It is not acceptable to state no claim made.

What documentation is required if I am self - employed?

Along with the fully completed claim we would require a letter from the claimant’s accountant confirming the average nett weekly earnings for the 3 months prior to the injury.

If the claimant has no accountant a letter from a Solicitor / Tax Advisor must be submitted confirming the average nett weekly earnings

A claim for Social Welfare Benefit /Social Security Agency must be made in all cases. It is not acceptable to state no claim made.

What is a Statement of Account?

A Statement of Account is a document supplied by your medical insurer outlining the medical receipts which they have received, the amount they have contributed and any shortfall

N/B we cannot accept a letter from your provider stating no claims have been made. 

A FORM CAN BE DOWNLOADED ON THIS WEBSITE AND GIVEN TO THE CLUB SECRETARY.