When Will I Get My First Workers’ Compensation Check in Pennsylvania?

The 21-Day Wait: Your First PA Workers’ Comp Check TimelineYou’ve been injured at work and you’re out of a job. The bills are piling up, and you need to know when you can expect your first workers’ compensation check. This video will provide a clear timeline for when you should receive your first payment for lost wages, assuming your claim is accepted.
The 21-Day Deadline: We’ll explain the law: If your claim is accepted, the insurance company has a deadline of 21 days from the date they are notified of your injury and disability to issue your first payment. We’ll clarify that “notified” means when they receive the proper paperwork from your employer.
The Seven-Day Waiting Period: We’ll also explain the “seven-day waiting period.” Pennsylvania law requires you to be out of work for at least seven days before you are eligible to receive wage loss benefits. If your disability lasts for 14 days or longer, the insurance company must pay you for that initial seven-day waiting period.
Delays and Denials: We’ll cover what to do if your first check doesn’t arrive on time. We’ll explain that a delay may be due to an investigation, the issuance of a “Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable,” or a full denial of your claim.
Stay on Top of the Process: This video is for any injured Pennsylvania worker who is waiting for their first workers’ compensation check. We’ll help you understand the timeline and what to do if the insurance company is not following the rules.