2006-06-27 07:06:59 · 4 answers · asked by rachellynn200 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Need more info to answer accurately. They can stop payment if the doctor recommended follow up appointments that you didn't keep. (If you had therapy appointments set up and didn't go, you have stopped medical treatment and they are not liable.)
If you had a return to work date that you ignored the insurance can stop. If your doctor said you can return to work under light duty or restricted duty and you didn't call your employer to make arrangements to return you can be cut off as well.
These issues are pretty uniform throughout the country although it may vary in your state. Your state may also have specific rules to follow and you may not have followed them.
The most common reasons the wc gets cut off without notice is a worker failing to continue with medical treatment or failing to return to work as the doctor ordered. And alas, it is legal.
2006-06-27 07:20:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is legal (to a point). There is an amount limit and a time limit that they pay. Also, they can stop payment in lieu of an investigation or processing.
I wouldn't go as far as suing them or anything, but surely call them and find what the hangup is.
2006-06-27 07:11:20 · answer #2 · answered by Scott D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the insurance has run out then no it is not illegal.
2006-06-27 07:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by Gabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!!
2006-06-27 07:11:58 · answer #4 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋