STEPS TO PROCESS WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLAIM After an injury has occurred, the necessary medical treatment is provided to the injured and their supervisor is notified about the accident as soon as possible within 30 days.
The employee should file a claim with the board on form employee claim. The form should be mailed to the Board district Office. The doctor finalizes an initial medical report on Form Doctor’s Initial Report and mails it to the appropriate District Office. Copies of the form should also be mailed to the employer.
The employer should report the injury to the board or the insurance company within 10 days of the notification of the accident.
The payment of benefits is done by the insurer. In case the claim is being disputed, the insurer is supposed to inform the worker’s compensation board. Payment, if delayed or not made for any specific reason, should be notified to all the parties.
The injured employee continues to receive payments of benefits from the insurer. Any change or modification in payment should be notified to the board.
The doctor submits recovery reports to the board. Based on these reports, the insurer decides whether to continue payment benefits or not. In case any injured worker failed to claim or notify the employer, they may not receive the compensation.