Medical Issues

How Long Does The Insurance Company Have To Approve My Surgery Request?

January 28, 2011

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 [...]

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Medical Benefits and Out of Pocket Reimbursements

May 27, 2010

What exactly are you entitled to when it comes to workers compensation? Under the state of Minnesota workers compensation laws, any injured worker is entitled to the following medical benefits: Reasonable medical care Hospital services Your choice of doctor in most instances Physical therapy Chiropractic Medication and pain relief Crutches Eye glasses Artificial limbs Wheelchairs [...]

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