Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)Chapter VIII : Medical aid76. Fees for medical aid |
| (1) | Subject to the provisions of this section, the cost of medical aid shall be calculated in accordance with a tariff of fees determined by the Director-General. |
| (2) | The tariff of fees for medical aid shall be determined after consultation with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and registered Medical Associations. |
[Section 76(2) substituted by section 46 of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act 10 of 2022, Notice No. 3294, GG48431 dated 17 April 2023 - effective 23 January 2026 per (a) of Proclamation Notice 306, GG53990 dated 23 January 2026]
| (3) | If the Director-General or an employer individually liable or a mutual association is liable in terms of this Act for the payment of the cost of medical aid— |
| (a) | no amount in excess of that determined in the tariff of fees or, if no amount has been determined for particular medical aid, no amount in excess of that deemed reasonable by the Director-General, shall be recoverable for the medical aid concerned; |
| (b) | no amount in respect of the said cost shall be recoverable from the employee or an employer other than an employer individually liable. |