When you are receiving workers’ compensation benefits, your employer’s work comp insurance carrier is entitled to find out if you are working during the period when you are receiving your workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation coverage usually includes both wage loss benefits and medical benefits. Since...
Denied Claims and Financial Stability In 2019, 6,000 workers’ compensation claims were denied out of 90,000 claims filed in Arizona, according to a report on Arizona Central. So how do people stay financially stable when they have been injured on the job, but their workers’ compensation...
If you have suffered an injury or illness at work, a workers’ compensation claim may offer compensation for your medical bills and lost wages. However, the law and the process may prove complex. That is a common reason why workers may make errors along the...
Conversion Factor for Reimbursement Rates Drops Nearly $4 The conversion factor that calculates reimbursement rates for orthopedic surgical services is now being reduced by $3.83, from $36.09 to $32.26, according to an August 5, 2020 news article on the American Association...
Food Processing is an Essential Job While all food processing jobs are essential during the coronavirus pandemic, meat processing is even more essential than most, as many Americans are not able (or unwilling) to hunt for their food. This leaves the...
Working Beyond 66.2 Years of Age As workers age, many still prefer to stay on the job or take on a different role at the same company, particularly if the work history at the same company is 10 years or more. Floor workers in a manufacturing...
Employees who get injured on the job may be entitled to and receive workers’ compensation benefits to cover medical expenses and a part of the lost wages. Read on if you are wondering how your workers’ compensation may affect your tax return. Work Comp Benefits and Taxes Work...
Following Safety Regulations are Essential On Monday, September 28th, 2020, at 7:45 a.m., an explosion occurred at Amalgamated Sugar’s production complex in Nampa, Idaho, when five employees accessed a closed-down steam dryer during a repair procedure. The five employees, wearing the standard fire-protection gear required for...
It is easy to think that having a neck strain where you cannot turn your head to look while backing out of your parking space, just takes a little more effort than usual. Maybe turn your upper body to compensate for not being able to...
All employers in Arizona are obligated to provide workers’ compensation benefits to their employees. As Arizona is a “no-fault” state, this means that in most circumstances, when an employee is injured, the employer’s insurance company will accept and pay the claim. If the claim is...
