What kind of medical benefits does workers’ comp provide after a work-related injury?
An injured worker is entitled to receive 100% of necessary and reasonable medical expenses incurred as a result of a job-related injury. These include emergency room services, hospital care, physician's fees and prescriptions. The treating hospital is authorized by your employer or the insurance company to provide the necessary medical care, treatment and prescriptions related to the injury.
(Reviewed 9-08) |