All workers throughout Pennsylvania should be aware that the there are discussions in the state legislature about amending the Workers' Compensation Act in ways that will harm injured workers. If passed, it will greatly restrict your choice of medical providers in the event you sustain a work injury. It is even possible that your employer will get to dictate who you treat with throughout your entire claim. What can you do? Contact your state representatives and tell them that injured workers should have the freedom to chose their own doctors!
Stay tuned for updates.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Big Changes on September 9 - PA Bureau of Workers Compensation Goes Paperless
As of September 9, 2013, the Bureau of Workers' Compensation is initiating the full use of its new WCAIS system. This online system is designed to reduce the use of paper in the Workers' Compensation system. All petitions, answers and most forms will be available on-line through this system. Hearing notices, evidence and communications will also be handled through this system. It is brand new and no one is quite sure how it will work. There may be delays while the kinks are getting worked out; however, in the end, this system promises to ease access to information in the system and to facilitate the exchange of information and correspondence between the parties and the Judge. You must be a registered user to access the system.
Social Media in Workers' Compensation
Social Media is a great tool and can be lots of fun. However, it is important to be aware that everything you post to the internet stays there (often even if deleted) and may be obtained by an employer/Insurance Company in the event you sustain a work injury. More and more often, defense attorneys are checking social media sites and requesting access to accounts and data posted on-line. Be thoughtful about what you post on Facebook or other Social Media.
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