Medical Issues

Appeals Panel Cites Exception in Workers’ Compensation Reversal

April 9, 2013

A Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel recently ruled that an on-call employee was an exception to the “coming and going rule”, meaning that the employee was eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. The case began when Tina Shannon was injured in a motor vehicle accident on her way home from work.  Shannon served as a [...]

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NFL May Face Higher Workers’ Compensation Costs

December 12, 2012

National Football League teams may be forced to pay out higher workers’ compensation claims as the long-term effects of concussion and head trauma are becoming more widely examined. Although playing professional football comes with inherent risks, current and former NFL players may still file individual claims, and with new focus on the debilitating effects of [...]

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Health Care Workers’ Compensation Claims Expected to Drop in 2013

December 3, 2012

A new report shows that workers’ compensation claims in the health care industry are expected to decrease but claim severity will increase in 2013. The study conducted by Aon Risk Solutions tracked workers’ compensation claims from over 1,000 health care facilities nationwide.  Aon forecasts that the health care industry will experience an annual loss rate [...]

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Security Cameras Can Reduce Fraudulent Workers’ Comp Claims

November 23, 2012

Surveillance cameras can help companies prevent fraudulent workers’ compensation claims, but employers must ensure they follow appropriate internal surveillance guidelines.  CEC Entertainment Inc., which manages over 500 Chuck E. Cheese restaurants, has seen a reduction in workers’ compensation claims and liability costs since they installed security cameras in all their stores in 2009 and 2010. [...]

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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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