The amount compensators are required to pay to the Compensation Recovery Unit in relation to treatment provided to injured Claimants has been increased for injuries suffered on or after 1 April 2020, as follows:
Accidents/Injuries up to 31/3/2020 |
Accidents/Injuries from 1/4/2020 |
|
|
Out-patient |
£725 |
£743 |
|
In-patient treatment |
£891 |
£913 |
|
Ambulance journey |
£219 |
£224 |
The cap on total recoverable NHS Charges will increase from
£53,278 to £54,566.
Although each individual increase is not significant, insurers will need to ensure that their reserves for accidents which occur on or after 1 April 2020 reflect the increased level of charges.
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