4.5.12.5 Small stock items under $200

Follow these steps when small stock items under $200 are requested:

When a small stock item is requested	Agent action
Via a written request	instruct the therapist to either supply the worker directly with the small stock item or refer the request to WorkSafe’s contracted equipment suppliers note the approval on file
Via a verbal request (must be noted on file)
Via an invoice (without prior request)	send to accounts processing team for payment return invoice to provider if it does not relate to the compensable claim note the approval on file

Exclusions

Exclusions	Agent action
Ergonomic equipment for the workplace, home exercise equipment, clothing and footwear	process the request in line with the relevant section of this work practice - see: Types of requests for equipment & related services prior approval is required
Consumables used during a THP consultation such as tape, ultrasound gel, dry needles and wax therapy
Items not on the small stock items list

See: Small Stock Items List in the Equipment and related services policy.

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