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Why Can’t I Take my WC Prescription to the Pharmacy the Same Day?

Why Can’t I Take my WC Prescription to the Pharmacy the Same Day?

I know, it’s mind-blowing, isn’t it? Your work comp doctor, who the insurance may have sent you to, requests treatment but the doctor tells you you have to wait. Why isn’t the treatment immediately available? Why can it be denied and you don’t hear about…

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Alphabet Soup of Workers’ Compensation, Part II—Later in Case Concerns

Alphabet Soup of Workers’ Compensation, Part II—Later in Case Concerns

My earlier post covered issues that arise earlier in a case (AWW, TD, PTPs, WPI, RFAs, UR and IMR). Later in a case, you might encounter one or some of the following situations (with their associated acronyms): P&S—Permanent and Stationary A Permanent and Stationary (P&S)…

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Why Wage Loss (TD) Stops in a California Work Comp Case?

Why Wage Loss (TD) Stops in a California Work Comp Case?

Imagine being injured so badly at work that your doctor tells you to stay home. Or, your doctor gives you work restrictions and your employer cannot meet them. You should get paid until you can return to your job or another job. Right? While that…

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I Was Injured At Work in California, Can I Choose My Doctor?

I Was Injured At Work in California, Can I Choose My Doctor?

As with many things in law, the answer is, it depends. The more cynical answer is, yes, but the insurance controls the doctors on the list. So, how good is that list going to be? We call these lists Medical Provider Networks or MPNs. Each…

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Workers’ Compensation Benefits in California

Workers’ Compensation Benefits in California

Workers’ Compensation is defined as a “limited benefits system.” Meaning, unlike a Personal Injury case, where damages can be decided by a judge or jury, “Compensation” under California’s Workers’ Compensation system is limited to the benefits defined by the Labor Code. Labor Code § 3209 makes…

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