Employees’ Entitlement to Workers’ Compensation Medical Benefits

Generally, an injured worker can go to the doctor of his or her choice for medical care, and the employer must pay for the medical care based upon a fee schedule set up by the state legislature in Harrisburg. If there is a billing dispute, or if your employer or its insurance company believes that the care was not “reasonable, necessary or related to” the work injury, the employer is responsible to file documents formally objecting to the care. This is the case in Delaware County, Chester County, Bucks County, Berks County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, or in any county across the state.

If your injury was caused by an incident or accident at work, your employer’s Workers’ Compensation insurance carrier cannot simply refuse to pay. The insurance company must file a petition for a hearing before a Workers’ Compensation judge or a Request for Utilization Review. A Decision from the Court or Utilization Review could have a serious impact on your right to past, present and future medical treatment. You NEED the advice and representation of a Workers’ Compensation attorney with the knowledge and skill necessary to ensure the Decision is issue in your favor. Once your claim is accepted, your Pennsylvania employer must cover all related medical expenses including your hospital stays, any surgeries or procedures, home nursing care, or modifications to your home necessary to keep you mobile and self-sufficient. You will not have to pay co-pays or deductibles.

Media Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Will Fight for Your Rights

The Workers’ Compensation lawyers at Schmidt, Kirifides & Fridkin have decades of experience dealing with reluctant and suspicious insurance carriers. Call one of our knowledgeable attorneys today for a free consultation at 610.892.9300 or contact us online. You can rest assured that your medical bills for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up visits for a compensable injury will be properly paid by the Workers’ Compensation policy provided by your employer once you have the support of an experienced work injury lawyer at Schmidt, Kirifides & Fridkin.