The centralized approach of the claims helps in ensuring the consistency in managing the legal responsibility of the asbestos-related Commonwealth. Also, allowing the management of claims to be more effective as well as efficient, by offering a single point for most statutory and common law claimants. Claims are against- Asbestosis- an asbestos related situation encouraged in carcinoma- a Mesothelioma or an asbestos related non-malignant pleural disease or some further circumstance which is caused by a direct or indirect exposure to asbestos.

Purpose of Centralized Claims

• In relation to the asbestos-related conditions, the agencies are advised to propose the new function of Comcare.

• For transferring any sort of relevant files, seek assistance.

• If a common law claims in relating to any asbestos-related condition and directly blocking on your agency, then the agencies are advised to take proper steps.

Phase 1- Active Claim Files

In order to reach the claim in such a position that it takes over the file management, all the active ARC (Asbestos Related Claims) files need to be advised by the Comcare.

For Commonwealth Departments- The arrangement should be made with Comcare for transferring the claims, so that it’s on the position from where it can take over the management.

For Commonwealth Authorities- For transferring the files, arrangement is to be made but the physical transfer will only take place after the month of July.

Phase 2- Closed Claim Files

The closed claims are also known as historical or finalized claims. Along with Comcare, separate management must be made in relation to the files, as these files can be transferred progressively.