Information from a Work Capacity Medical Certificate
The Work Capacity Medical Certificate provides information to help MSD:
- determine medical eligibility to benefit and
- apply relevant obligations, exemptions and deferrals
Generally, if the registered medical practitioner or nurse practitioner (or dentist or midwife where relevant) has indicated on the medical certificate the client has capacity to work at least 15 hours a week, part-time work obligations will be applied.
Unclear whether a client has the capacity to work
When it is unclear whether the client has capacity for work or whether work obligations should be applied, seek advice from the Regional Health Advisor or Regional Disability Advisor.
Client does not agree with decision to apply work obligations
Once MSD has decided the client will have part-time work obligations, the client will be sent a letter. The letter advises the client they have a right to review any decisions made relating to medical capacity for work with the Medical Appeals Board.
For more information see:
- Unclear whether client has the capacity to work
- Client has part-time work obligations
- Client is granted a deferral and has work preparation obligation
- Client no longer eligible for part-time work obligations or deferral
- Core policy Medical Appeals Board
- Medical certificate information about a client's capacity for work
- Date when work obligations apply from (health condition, injury or disability
- Informing clients of their obligations
- Approved training courses
Legislation
- Jobseeker support: work capacity determination and work test section 141 Social Security Act 2018
