Medicaid in general is a secondary payor meaning if another insurance source exists to pay then Medicaid won't pay. If you file a comp claim which...

I have a workers comp injury 3 years now. Settlement offered. Part of my request was to have all medical bills paid even paid by

It is impossible to know why the Respondents "changed their minds" without more information. In general they would not be allowed to change the...

If an employee with a respiratory impairment is injured by tobacco smoke at work, is it compensable under the Workers Comp. Act?

You will need to get a causal connection report from a doctor saying the current symptoms were substantially caused by the exposure to the smoke....

If you have a work related injury, can a medical provider refuse to treat you if you don't pay now due to a contested claim?

No it is not a violation. If you have a Form 43 from the comp carrier your health insurance will pay, if you have no health insurance you can see...

After my ratings for workers comp when do I get the check. It's been a year since my rating, plus I only collected 8 weeks.

The insurance company has 20 days after receipt of your rating to either issue Voluntary Agreements or schedule a Respondents Medical Exam if they...

When filling out a work injury report with your employer, what questions should you not answer and which ones would be ok?

The employer will ask you basic information about how the injury occurred and who witnessed it and what medical treatment you sought so they can...

Can an employer be sued for not immediately processing a request to seek medical treatment due to a work related injury?

No. They can't be sued but you as the injured worker in no way need to rely on your employer to get you needed medical treatment for an on the job...

Can a worker's comp claim be filed with an employer after you've been laid off? The injury incident was before the layoff.

Yes. You have 1 year from the date of the accident/injury to file the claim. You should consult with a lawyer right away to be sure the claim is...

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Where do I file a loss of consortium claim against Mohegan sun .

Generally speaking, you are not allowed to file a loss of consortium claim in a worker's compensation case, but like the other attorneys have...

Is there a schedule for a permanency rating for a work injury. If so, how is it determined.

You're doctor will determine the best method medically in order to assess you with a percentage of loss for your lower back. A doctor in...