Joint Medical Examination Process

The Joint Medical Examination (JME) process follows the November 2013 amendments to the Transport Accident Act 1986. This process aims to improve client experience by reducing the number of medical examinations clients need to attend, in addition to expediting the assessment/determination of a client’s entitlements and compensation.

In accordance with Section 60(2F) of the Transport Accident Act 1986, the TAC is not liable for the cost of medico-legal exams unless the examination has been requested jointly by the TAC and the client or the client’s legal representative.

Below you will find reference material related to the JME process.

Key information

The following contain the steps and timelines in the JME process:

JME assessment criteria

The TAC will consider whether a request for a JME can be approved based on the Joint Medical Examination Protocol, clauses 4.6 to 4.8.

Medical Examination Documentation Guide

The Medical Examination Documentation Guide has been developed to enhance the relevance and timeliness of medical material sent to examiners. It provides guidance to TAC staff and the client’s legal representatives about the relevant and essential information for each medical discipline. The Documentation Guide is relevant to examinations for impairment, serious injury and common law.

Billing process for Joint Medical Examinations

If you receive notification from the TAC that the examination you are conducting is jointly requested, you should bill the TAC for the examination.

If you do not receive any information notifying you that the examination is jointly requested, you should bill the party who initiated the examination.

Fees for Joint Medical Examinations

Fees associated with Joint Medical Examinations can be found in the JME fee schedule.

JME queries or feedback

Please direct any queries or feedback about the Joint Medical Examination process to medical_examiners@tac.vic.gov.au.


Joint Medical Examination Process The Joint Medical Examination (JME) process follows the November 2013 amendments to the Transport Accident Act 1986. This process aims to improve client experience by reducing the number of medical examinations clients need to attend, in addition to expediting the assessment/determination of a client’s entitlements and compensation. In accordance with Section 60(2F) of the Transport Accident Act 1986, the TAC is not liable for the cost of medico-legal exams unless the examination has been requested jointly by the TAC and the client or the client’s legal representative. Below you will find reference material related to the JME process. Key information The following contain the steps and timelines in the JME process: JME Guidelines Joint Medical Examination Protocol Joint Medical Examination Protocol process map JME policy JME fee schedule JME assessment criteria The TAC will consider whether a request for a JME can be approved based on the Joint Medical Examination Protocol, clauses 4.6 to 4.8. Medical Examination Documentation Guide The Medical Examination Documentation Guide has been developed to enhance the relevance and timeliness of medical material sent to examiners. It provides guidance to TAC staff and the client’s legal representatives about the relevant and essential information for each medical discipline. The Documentation Guide is relevant to examinations for impairment, serious injury and common law. Billing process for Joint Medical Examinations If you receive notification from the TAC that the examination you are conducting is jointly requested, you should bill the TAC for the examination. If you do not receive any information notifying you that the examination is jointly requested, you should bill the party who initiated the examination. Fees for Joint Medical Examinations Fees associated with Joint Medical Examinations can be found in the JME fee schedule. JME queries or feedback Please direct any queries or feedback about the Joint Medical Examination process to medical_examiners@tac.vic.gov.au.