I was injuried by pulling a pallet that was too heavy and my shoulder hurts. They sent me to the doctor yesterday but today the manager told me to go again and this time I had to clock out and that when I go for physical therapy I will have to clock out too. I am confused because I was injured at work and I am still working light duty and they won't pay me for hours missed to take care of a work related injury?
2006-08-02 16:19:22 · 5 answers · asked by truely human 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
Usually, you are covered under worker's comp for an on the job injury but that only covers the cost of medical care not time off from your job. You would need to have short term disability coverage in order to be paid for time off from work.
2006-08-02 16:38:38 · answer #1 · answered by deedee 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because the account is in collections, you're going to have a hard time getting someone to work with you.... I'd start with calling the actual office of the physical therapist. Tell them you need help... If they try to refer you to collections, ask to speak with a biller, or an office manager. Let them know you understand they've already sent the account to collections, but the collections people won't bill your insurance company...Explain your insurance company never got a claim, and that they can't pay a bill they don't have... If they don't stop the account, call your insurance company, and ask for help... If the person you speak to does not take the initiative to call the PT or the collection agency, ask to speak with someone else, preferably a supervisor... The people who work for the PT and your insurance company can help you. Did the therapist say why they didn't bill the claim? Are they accusing you of not providing insurance info? They shouldn't be trying to collect a debt from you; but to fix it, the PT office will have to pull your account out of collections... And, the insurance will probably need to provide something in writing stating they never received the claim... This is between your insurance and the provider... not you... Good luck!
2016-03-26 21:09:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a grey area. Since your injury was work-related, visiting the therapist may be considered work-related too. But do you get paid your normal wage for that? Eh, maybe.
If it's a big enough deal, you might want to consult an attorney.
2006-08-02 16:24:03 · answer #3 · answered by Rondo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a Representative of the Workman's comp or possible the labor commission. They will be able to give you the most accurate answers.
2006-08-02 16:34:18 · answer #4 · answered by ttingey77 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HIRE A LAWYER TODAY BEFORE YOU GO BACK TO THAT JOB
OR YOU WILL BE SORRY!!!!!!
2006-08-02 16:28:21 · answer #5 · answered by vanessa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋