Can I Lose My Workers Comp Benefits

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Can I Lose My Workers' Compensation Benefits?

If you're receiving PA Workers' Compensation Benefits there are certain things you should know.

Your benefits can be affected by either termination, modification or supension due to actions performed by you.

One of the first areas is Intermendiate Medical Exam or IME. The workers' comp insurance agency is by law allowed to have you evaluated by a doctor of their choice. This can be done every six months and the idea is to have the doctor find you well enough to go back to work.

The insurance company is hoping you'll be either full recovered or capable of doing some type of work. This may conflict with what your doctor has recommended in his evaluation. At this point a hearing with a workers' compensation judge may be in order, because the insurance company can file an order to discontinue your benefits.

If you're convicted of a crime and then sentenced to time in jail, your workers' comp benefits can be suspended until your eventual release.

While receiving workers' compensation benefits the insurance company will be send you three types of verifications. It is important that you answer each one of these forms within 30 days. If you fail to respond the insurance provider can file to modify your benefits.

Your employer is permitted to read you evaluation and based on those reports fashion a job within the organization and offer that job to you. In many cases the view of the insurance provider and your doctor may differ which will necessitate a hearing.

It's important to realize that you must work on keeping your benefits. The insurance carrier is interested in getting you back to work as soon as possible. You are responsible for you wellness and coverage.

You have the right to hire an attorney to help you with your case. If I become a member of your recovery team I will concentrate on restoring your health and getting you back to work. And I'll also make you this promise. You will never receive a bill from me and you will never have any out-of-pocket expenses. Call me today!
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