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Almost Everything You Need to Know About
Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Law
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Your One-Stop Source For Information About The Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Law |
A Service of the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC
Representing Injured Workers in Pennsylvania Workers' Comp Claims Since 1984
In Philadelphia County, Delaware County, Chester County, Montgomery County,
BucksCounty, Berks County, Lehigh County and Lancaster County |
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How Are Medical Benefits
Paid Under the Pennsylvania
Workers' Compensation Act?
Many injured workers believe or are told they that they must treat with a company doctor for the first 90 days after they are injured. In most cases, this is not true. For more information, just click here to read "Exploding the Myth of the 90 Day Rule" by Dan Siegel.
Generally speaking, an injured worker can go to the doctor of his or her choice for medical care, and, provided the care is for a part of the body your employer agrees was injured, the employer must pay for the medical care based upon a fee schedule set up by the legislature in Harrisburg. If there is a billing dispute, or your employer or its insurance company believes that the care was not reasonable, the employer/insurer must file seek a utilization review. Regardless, an injured worker is not responsible or obligated to pay for any medical care related to a work injury.
Be aware, however, that the Workers' Compensation Act only provides medical coverage for your work related injuries or occupational disease, not for other medical conditions. For non-work related conditions, you must use your private insurance (such as Personal Choice or an HMO) or pay for the care out of your own pocket. The Workers' Compensation Act does not protect or guarantee your right to receive medical care for injuries or condition not related to your on the job injury. If you have the choice, always keep your private medical insurance.
For more information about medical treatment under the Workers' Compensation Act, click here to read the Poster/Notice prepared by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation for employers in Pennsylvania to display.
If you would like to speak with Dan Siegel, call (610) 446-3457 or send an email, and Dan will respond promptly. All workers' compensation matters are handled on a contingent fee basis, which means that you never pay a fee unless Dan Siegel gets you benefits or successfully prevents your employer from stopping your benefits. Give Dan Siegel a call at (610) 446-3457 or send an email.
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Workers Compensation News & Practical Information You Can Use
Here are the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Weekly Rates, Including the 2007 Average Weekly Wage Information
Governor Rendell Signs H.B. 2738, Act 147 of 2006, which creates an Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund and other changes to the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act -- Read the Statute
Governor Rendell Signs S.B.1205, which requires persons receiving personal injury settlements or workers' compensation awards to verify child support arrears. -- Read the Statute
Pennsylvania House Passes Workers' Compensation Reform -- Read the Bill
Did You Know You Almost Never Have to Treat With the Company Doctor For 90 Days?
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