The answer to this question is not always an easy one. First, you need to get your health care provider to forward the request to your insurance company. Then, according to Minnesota Workers Compensation Rule 5221.6050, the insurer must respond orally or in writing to the health care provider’s request within seven working days. If the health [...]
Over the years I have had clients ranging from medical doctors to high school cashiers. Regardless of their age, background, experience, or education, they all get bogged down by the complexities of the workers’ compensation system. With this in mind, there are certain steps you can do early on to help preserve your benefits for [...]
There are many injuries covered under the workers compensation system. Essentially, any injury arising out of or in the course of your employment is potentially covered. In most cases it does not matter whose fault it is, you’re covered. Injuries include: acute injuries, aggravations of a pre-existing condition, a gradual onset of symptoms, such as [...]
