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Are workers compensation claims closed one year from the last medical treatment or payment compensation?
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∙ 11y ago
They close the claim when it is determined that the patient will no longer need treatment of any kind for the injury sustained and treated.
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What does worker compensation cover when you get hurt at work?
Although every states laws are a little different workers compensation usually cover weekly compensation benefits, permanent impairment benefits, payment of medical treatment and vocational rehabilitation.
What has the author Leslie I Boden written?
Leslie I. Boden has written: 'Medical costs in workers' compensation' -- subject(s): Workers' compensation, Cost control, Costs 'Use of medical evidence' -- subject(s): Backache, Disability evaluation, Medical jurisprudence
What is the purpose of workers compensation?
to provide money r to pay medical bills for workers injured on the job
What has the author Duncan S Ballantyne written?
Duncan S. Ballantyne has written: 'Workers' compensation in Iowa' -- subject(s): Workers' compensation, Statistics, Administration 'Accommodation of disabled visitors at historic sites in the national park system' -- subject(s): Barrier-free design, Historic buildings 'Workers' compensation in New Jersey' -- subject(s): New Jersey, New Jersey. Dept. of Labor. Division of Worker's Compensation, Workers' compensation 'Revisiting workers' compensation in Michigan' -- subject(s): Workers' compensation, Law and legislation 'Workers' compensation in Oregon' -- subject(s): Workers' compensation, Law and legislation, Workers' compensation claims 'Revisiting Workers' Compensation in Missouri' 'Workers' Compensation in Arkansas' 'Workers' Compensation in Louisiana' 'Revisiting workers' compensation in Connecticut' -- subject(s): Workers' compensation 'Workers' compensation in Ohio' -- subject(s): Ohio, Ohio. Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Statistics, Workers' compensation 'Workers' compensation in Wisconsin' -- subject(s): Workers' compensation
What happens if there is an accident in the workplace and the employer has taken out workers compensation?
Employers are generally required to carry Workers Compensation Insurance. If an employee is injured in the course of employment, Workers compensation pays medical costs and the like and the worker is prevented from suing the employer because of the injury.
What is the workers' compensation commission all about?
Workers compensation is similar to insurance. If someone is injured while on the job the employer has to pay for wages lost while injured as well as medical expenses.
Give three reasons why you should report a workplace injury?
To receive appropriate medical treatmentTo document the accident should you be unable to perform your job as a resultTo receive workers compensation/medical leave/payment for medical treatmentFor general safety--procedures and processes can be reviewed and corrected
The general term for the payment workers receive for the labor or services they perform is?
There are many - but "salary", "paycheck" or "compensation" are common.
What content can be found on the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation website?
The content that can be found on the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation website is information on safety services. It also has information on medical providers in Ohio.
How much money will you get upfront in a workers compensation settlement?
In Califiornia, there is no "upfront" money in a workers' compensation claim. After a long, drug out period of medical treatment delays and evaluations, the permanent disability is decided based on the qualified medical examiner's (s') report(s). Once the amount of disability has been determined, the settlement (of future medical or a "cash out) has to be approved by a administrative law judge. This entire process can take a couple or several years, depending on the severity of the injury and the type of medical treatment that is needed. A lawyer who specializes in workers' compensation law is the best type of attorney to hire, as they are mandated to attend seminars on a yearly basis to keep up to date with changes in the existing laws and any new laws that have been added.
Why is workers' compensation benefits necessary?
so that the employee doesn't have to sue the employer for medical benefits
Can a patient's established medical file and billing account be used for a workers compensation case?
yes
