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Mistake: Accepting Every Workers’ Compensation Claim

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Many companies operate under an unwritten rule: accept every workers compensation claim, no questions asked. A well-managed workers compensation program should pay 100% of legitimate claimsand 0% of the claims that arent. Employees come to believe that every claim will be accepted, regardless of the circumstances.

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Understanding the Key Parties in Workers’ Compensation

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TPAs operate independently of the insurance carrier, focusing on streamlined claims handling rather than insurance services. Click Link to Access Free PDF Download “Step-By-Step Process To Master Workers Comp In 90 Days” 3. Their expertise enhances the efficiency and accuracy of the claims process.

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Avoid 2 Common Pitfalls That Delay Care in Workers’ Compensation Claims

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As a result, the workerscompensation insurance carrier decides not to pay for the treatment until they determine the claim’s compensability. Simultaneously, because the injury was reported as work-related, John’s group health insurance also refuses to cover the treatment.

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With Unrevealed Previous Injury, Later Claim Cannot be Denied, Georgia Court Says

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Defending workerscompensation claims from employees who have not disclosed previous injuries may have just become a little more complicated for employers and insurance carriers in Georgia. The Georgia Court of Appeals last week found that a long-standing defense against …

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Part 3: Permanent Total Disability – Other Defenses to Consider

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These matters must be considered when seeking to maximize the efficiency of any workers’ compensation program and reduce costs. Consider Vocational Retraining Retraining is a dirty word in workers’ compensation, given the expenses associated with the process. Evaluate the various options.

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Appellate Division Rules That Claimants in Certain Circumstances Do Not Have to Reimburse an Employer’s Lien From a Third Party Recovery Until the End of the Workers’ Compensation Case

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Joseph notified either NJ Transit or its carrier of the third-party action, nor does the opinion discuss what, if anything, the third party attorney knew about NJ Transit’s lien when the third party case settled. in workers’ compensation medical and temporary disability benefits to petitioner, Darshelle Joseph.