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Important Notice for All Sections Regarding GAA Player Injury Scheme - Wed, 28 May 2008

The Player Injury Scheme has had many issues over the years particularly in relation to been in a position of settling claims within a reasonable period of time, however in general this has been cause by the claims form not been completed correctly or the absence of the back up information. What hasn t helped is the late notification of claims. Late reporting of claims can give rise to many more questions which further delays any settlement.

In this regard I set out hereunder a report requested from Coyle Hamilton Willis regarding the reporting of claims over the 2005- 2007 period:

• Approximately 31% - 35% of claims are submitted within 60 days of incident date
• Approximately 20% - 24% of claims are submitted within 60-90 days of incident date
• Approximately 24% - 27% of claims are submitted within 90 180 days of incident date
• Approximately 18% 21 % of claims are submitted in excess of 180 days

If we are to continue to operate a scheme successfully we all have to be more efficient in reporting and submitting claims and in this regard we propose applying the 60 day reporting condition which is and has been on the brochure for many years.

It is our intention to apply this condition with effect from 1st July 2008 and clubs need to be advised to submit any old claims immediately.

Is mise,

Ruair Mac Lannchaidh
Bainisteoir,
Riosca agus rachais
Cumann L thchleas Gael.

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