The GAA Injury Scheme is Administered by Willis Ireland. Willis Ireland is Ireland's leading insurance and re-insurance broker, pensions, actuarial and risk management consultancy.

PLAYERS ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS –

(i) It is a condition of the 2009 scheme that all treatments must be medically prescribed. (ii) To fulfil the terms of the policy, claims must be vouched with the appropriate receipts and medical certificates, processed within the agreed timelines and completed under the approved policy terms. (iii) It is the Claimants responsibility to ensure compliance with the policy terms and conditions.

INJURY NOTIFICATION:

In the first instance, the Claimant must report the injury to the match referee and Club Secretary on the day of the game and have it noted in the match report.

MAKING A CLAIM:

Step 1: To open the Claim with Willis Ireland, the Claimant must complete the 1^st two pages of the insurance Claim Form, co-signed by the Club Medical Referee.

Step 2: All injuries must be reported to Willis Ireland, through An Coiste Chontae, within 60 days.

Step 3: The fully completed Claim Form must be submitted through the Club Secretary when the Claimant has all the supporting documentation vouched by the Club Secretary and certified by the Club Medical Referee.

CLAIM FORMS:

Claim Form is available to download from www.gaa.ie or www.ballygarvangaa.ie

LATE CLAIMS:

The 60 day rule applies. Late claims will be deemed ineligible and will not be processed by Willis Ireland after that period. The Club is not liable in the event of claims default. As with any insurance product, the responsibility for the provision of supporting documentation and the completion of claims on time rests entirely with the individual Claimant.

PRESCRIBED TREATMENTS:

It is a condition of the 2009 scheme that all treatments (section 15.1) must be medically prescribed and carried out by members of a regulatory professional body in line with their qualifications and who have appropriate professional insurance/indemnity.

MEDICAL REFEREE:

Dr. Con Murphy is the Clubs Medical Referee and is the appointed official to manage the rehabilitation of Ballygarvan Hurling and Football Club personnel. To comply with the terms of the scheme all treatments must be prescribed and approved by him and carried out under his direction. Referrals to Dr. Murphy are advised through the Club Secretary.

MEDICAL REFEREE CONTACT DETAILS:

Dr. Con Murphy, 10 Mardyke Street, Cork. Telephone - (W) 021 4276218 (F) 021 4276218