In a Georgia workers' compensation claim, you do not necessarily need a form from your employer to go to the doctor as long as you go to a doctor that is on your employer's workers' compensation panel of physicians. However, it may be difficult to get in and see the doctor unless your employer or their workers' compensation insurance company has given approval to the doctor's office to treat you.
I am sorry to hear that you are going through that delay. With a serious injury, you need to get to the doctor quickly to have it addressed. If your employer is not doing that, you should definitely reach out to a workers' compensation attorney to find out the next steps you should take. If you would like to set up a free consultation, visit our website at www.PerkinsLawTalk.com for more information.
My Job cut my medical benefits off 1 month 1/2 later. The first doc said I had a sprained Achilles and the MRI shows a Partial Torn Achilles. The first doc barely understood the MRI report and was googling some of the words on the report. Smh I'm on Workman's Comp and I have other appointments like medical and dentist appointments coming up and my primary doc called and said my insurance is inactive 😔 now what? I would like to ask you what is my next move? I live in the state of GA as well.
I am sorry to hear that you are going through that. If I understand you correctly, it sounds like your employer cut off you health insurance benefits while you were out on workers’ compensation benefits. There are certain rules that an employer has to follow with health insurance benefits, so one question is whether they followed those rules because it is going to affect your ability to get your dental and primary care treatment. I would recommend that you reach out for a free consultation because exactly how things happened will determine what is the best next step for you. If you want to set up a fee consultation, just call our office at 770-214-8885 or visit www.PerkinsLawTalk.com and submit the consultation request form.
What happens if I go to the doctor without getting a form from my employer?
In a Georgia workers' compensation claim, you do not necessarily need a form from your employer to go to the doctor as long as you go to a doctor that is on your employer's workers' compensation panel of physicians. However, it may be difficult to get in and see the doctor unless your employer or their workers' compensation insurance company has given approval to the doctor's office to treat you.
what if it's been more than a week and they still haven't given me a doctor?
I am sorry to hear that you are going through that delay. With a serious injury, you need to get to the doctor quickly to have it addressed. If your employer is not doing that, you should definitely reach out to a workers' compensation attorney to find out the next steps you should take. If you would like to set up a free consultation, visit our website at www.PerkinsLawTalk.com for more information.
My Job cut my medical benefits off 1 month 1/2 later. The first doc said I had a sprained Achilles and the MRI shows a Partial Torn Achilles. The first doc barely understood the MRI report and was googling some of the words on the report. Smh I'm on Workman's Comp and I have other appointments like medical and dentist appointments coming up and my primary doc called and said my insurance is inactive 😔 now what?
I would like to ask you what is my next move? I live in the state of GA as well.
I am sorry to hear that you are going through that. If I understand you correctly, it sounds like your employer cut off you health insurance benefits while you were out on workers’ compensation benefits. There are certain rules that an employer has to follow with health insurance benefits, so one question is whether they followed those rules because it is going to affect your ability to get your dental and primary care treatment. I would recommend that you reach out for a free consultation because exactly how things happened will determine what is the best next step for you. If you want to set up a fee consultation, just call our office at 770-214-8885 or visit www.PerkinsLawTalk.com and submit the consultation request form.