Workers’ Compensation Claim Process

Workers’ Compensation Claim Process Understanding the workers’ compensation claim procedure is the key to getting the benefits you deserve. It involves the following steps:

Medical Treatment Get necessary medical treatment before filing a workers’ compensation claim. Some workers’ compensation policies require injured employees to see a designated physician or medical facility.

Report the Injury Notify your employer about the injury or illness as soon as possible. If you fail to report the injury within the statutory deadline (usually 30 days), you may lose your right to collect the benefits you are entitled to.

File a Claim Obtain a workers’ compensation claim form from your employer or your state’s workers’ compensation board. Generally, you need to provide the following information: Date, time and location of injury Parties involved in the accident How the accident occurred Medical treatment received

Follow-up If there were no objections to your claim, you will continue to receive medical treatment until you have reached maximum recovery. To keep your workers’ compensation claim on track, you need to maintain the following records: Forms you filled out and documents received Notes on how your injury affected your work Medical reports Time sheets and pay stubs or checks Receipts for out-of-pocket expenses

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