They key considerations for worker’s comp in Massachusetts
Have you been wrongfully injured or mistreated during work hours?
Trying to get a better understanding of how worker’s compensation works or what to do from here?
If so, this blog is going to tell you everything you need to know and more.
We are going to tell you exactly how worker’s compensation works, eligibility criteria, how to file a worker’s compensation claim, and what to do if your claim gets denied.
So, enough said.
Let’s dive into it!
What is worker’s compensation and what does it cover?
To put it simply, worker’s compensation is insurance that your employer pays for to provide you with benefits and to keep the employer protected from a lawsuit.
You know how you pay car insurance to protect yourself from large payments in case you get into an accident?
Worker’s compensation is the same thing for employers, and it provides coverage to employees.
Now, how can this benefit you if you’ve been injured?
Well, if you are eligible then this type of insurance can cover all of your medical expenses and partially cover your lost wages.
Bringing you back to a speedy and full recovery while you maintain your job and your paychecks.
That is if you are eligible.
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How to be eligible for worker’s compensation in Massachusetts
Eligibility requirements are pretty straightforward.
More so than following a paved road through an empty desert.
To be eligible for worker’s compensation in Massachusetts you need to :
suffer a work-related injury or illness, or be a dependent of a worker killed on the job
be disabled for 5 full or partial calendar days to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits.
Note that the days don’t have to be consecutive AND You have 4 years from the date of injury or realization that your injury or illness is work-related to file a claim.
If you are disabled for less than 5 full or partial calendar days, you can file a “medical only” claim.
If the insurer denies your claim for benefits, even medical only claims, you can appeal it to the DIA.
Now, if you are still reading this and you’re sighing in relief because of your eligibility, then let’s address your curiosity and get into what steps you can take from here.
How to File a worker’s compensation claim like a professional
Before we begin with how you can file a worker’s compensation claim, we must give you a heads up that any work-related injury or illness that results in loss of consciousness, days away from work, restricted work, or transfer to another job MUST be reported to your employer or supervisor promptly.
If you skip this, you may affect your ability to bring a claim later.
But, assuming that you did report your injuries, how do you go about filing a claim so that you get your treatment and lost wages covered?
Claims are filed to the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents(DIA).
To file, first gather a bunch of information including
Your date of injuries, illness, or death
Calendar days of work missed
The worker’s comp insurance carrier
How long you’ve been out
Where you went for treatment and your current doctor
You will also need a copy of your medical bills or reports.
Then you can file your claim by mail. Just download and complete the ‘Form 110- Employee claim’, make 3 copies, and mail to the correct address.
For a more detailed and accurate explanation, go here: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/file-a-workers-compensation-claim
At this point you have everything you need to file your own worker’s compensation claim to get your justice!
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“WHAT IF IT GETS DENIED!”
If your worker’s compensation claim gets denied by the insurance carrier, don’t worry.
Don’t give up.
You can file an appeal to the DIA, which oversees the worker’s compensation system in Massachusetts.
For steps on filing an appeal, simply go here: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/appeal-your-denied-workers-compensation-claim
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