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As an employee, you might be eligible for coverage under the Workers’ Compensation Act of your state which provides medical benefits and compensation for time lost from work.  Here are the steps you should follow if you want to be covered under the workers’ compensation laws in your state:

•  Although you may have been injured at work, a claim can be considered compensable under workers’ compensation laws only if the injury occurred by accident and is arising out of and in the course of employment.

•  Tell your manager immediately after you have been injured or exposed to a disease, even if the injury seems minor.  By telling your manager as soon as possible, you will protect your rights under the law.

• If you require emergency treatment, go to any emergency room.  Workers’ Compensation will cover all medical expenses related to an initial emergency room visit.

• Complete the appropriate reporting form within 24 hours. (XXXXX Hospital employees complete the “Accident Report of Workers’ Compensation Claim”; XXXXX Physicians employees contact their supervisor for appropriate forms.)

• Select a physician to treat your illness/injury from the employer’s panel of physicians. If you go to your own physician, you may waive rights to workers’ compensation.

• Take completed forms to the appropriate office:

  • XXXXX Hospital employees -- Employee Health Services

  • XXXXX Physicians employees -- XXXXX Physicians Workers Compensation Office.

• All claims for workers’ compensation are reviewed to determine if your claim will be covered under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act.

  • XXXXX Hospital employee claims are reviewed by the state’s Division of Risk Management.

  • XXXXX Physicians employee claims are reviewed and processed by a Workers’ Compensation Insurance carrier.

To find out more about works’ compensation procedures and benefits, please contact the Workers’ Compensation Office at ###-#### or XXXXX Physicians Human Resources at ###-####.