Basics of Workers' Compensation benefits FAQ's
What benefits are available under workers’ compensation?
Workers’ compensation benefits are available to employees who are unable to work because of a work-related accident or illness. The injured employee will be indemnified for lost wages as a result of the work related injury if he/she is medically authorized off from work.
Typically, lost time benefits are a percentage of the injured employee’s pre-injury wage. In addition to all medical expenses related to the treatment, rehabilitation is also typically covered.
It is the period from the date of the injury to when the workers’ compensation benefits start accruing. The waiting period may be paid retroactively as determined by your State’s designated retroactive period.
What is a waiting period?
It is the period from the date of the injury to when the workers’ compensation benefits start accruing. The waiting period may be paid retroactively as determined by your State’s designated retroactive period.
What is the disability date for occupational disease?
The date of injury is set by the first time an employee loses time due to the injury or disability. This time may be paid or unpaid.
What happens if parties have a dispute that cannot be resolved?
Workers, employers, and insurance carriers may file an application for hearings to resolve disputes. Employees file most hearing applications. The application notifies the State of the dispute and initiates the legal process. Legal disputes can be settled by stipulation, arbitration, and proceeding with a formal hearing.
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