Your Rights
Articles about Your Rights
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Do I Have to Talk to the Nurse Case Manager
The short answer is “no.” However, the better response is a more balanced approach.
What Happens at an Independent Medical Examination?
The carrier (or their defense counsel) can schedule an Independent Medical Examination (IME) for a variety of reasons, including questioning your ongoing care and what is needed for that care, whether your symptoms are related to your work injury, whether you are cleared to return to work and at what level of work (full duty v. light duty), or for any other medical question they have.
Getting A Second Medical Opinion
There are often times when injured workers disagree with their treating physicians, or simply want another doctor’s opinion before having treatment that concerns them, such as surgery or invasive testing.
What if my boss asks me to do a job I can’t do?
If you are working under light duty work restrictions and your employer asks you to do something that would violate your restrictions, remind your employer of them.
Should I Apply for FMLA When Out on Workers’ Compensation?
Yes. Workers’ compensation pays wage replacement benefits but doesn’t protect your job.
How do I get a doctor?
After you report your injury (and it is an accepted injury) the employer or carrier is supposed to offer you a panel of three physicians.
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