- No List, No Problem: Your Rights When Your Employer Doesn’t Provide Doctors In Pennsylvania, employers have a specific responsibility to provide a list of designated healthcare providers to injured workers. But what happens if they don’t? This video will address this very common and important scenario. Understanding your rights when an employer fails to follow the rules is essential for ensuring you get the medical care you need and that your workers’ compensation claim is handled correctly.
- The Employer’s Responsibility: We’ll start by outlining the legal requirement for employers. They are obligated to provide a list of at least six designated physicians, hospitals, or healthcare providers and have a rights and responsibilities paperwork signed. This list is what triggers the 90-day rule where you are required to see a company doctor.
- The Freedom to Choose: We will then explain the critical consequence of your employer’s failure to provide this list. If they do not give you a proper list, you are not bound by the 90-day rule. You have the right to seek treatment from any doctor you choose, from the very beginning of your treatment. This is a key exception that can give you greater control over your medical care.
- Who Pays for the Treatment? We will clarify that in this situation, the workers’ compensation insurance carrier is still responsible for paying for your medical treatment, as long as it is reasonable and necessary for your work injury. This is a huge benefit to you, as you can go to a doctor you trust.
- A Crucial Detail: This video emphasizes the importance of this detail. Many employers fail to provide a proper list, and many injured workers don’t realize this gives them the freedom to choose their own doctor. This knowledge can make a significant difference in your recovery and your workers’ comp claim.
This video is for any injured Pennsylvania worker who is wondering about their medical treatment options and feels like their employer isn’t following the rules.