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 Can anyone give me some tips about dealing with insurance co when theres a house fire?
My Dad's house just caught on fire yesterday and nearly burned down. I just want to make sure we handle everything correctly - as no one in our family has ever dealt with anything like this... A...


 Auto insurance question - covered or not covered?
My friend who lives in CA leased a new car last year under her boyfriend's name and credit but she's the one making payment every month. She then purchased an Auto Insurance from P...


 My father started an insurance policy on me when I just born. Is there any way now I can cash it in???
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 Do life insurance rates vary by state? I know they do by age/smoker or no, but what about by where you live?
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 How much would a health insurance company charge to insure a 55yr. man with colitis?
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 If a babysitter is renting my house should I require some kind of insurance from them in case of accidents?
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 Question about life insurance clause.?
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 Health Insurance Claim?
Hi,
I have a question on health insurance claim.
My employer provided me and my family the Pacificare PPO plan.
This plan was valid up to 03/31/2007.
Starting 04/01/2007, my ...


 Is there anyway not to be forced to get flood ins.?

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 Who is the best provider of home owner's insurance?
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 Can i pay the other car damage myself after been reported to the insurance comp.?
I would like to pay for the damage myself since the damage is $700 and my deductable is $500,in order to avoid premium increase,or will it go up anyway?The insurance appraiser will see the car ...


 Fell and hurt myself in a restaurant and have not been to the doctor. Can I still sue the restaurant??
I fell and hurt myself in a restaurant and have not been to the doctor. Can I still sue the restaurant??
I fell and hurt myself at a restaurant about 2 weeks ago. I was actually there to do ...


 Suze Orman encourages people to buy term insurance instead of whole. Do you know why?
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 Who has the best whole life insurance?
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 Is it possible to get individual health insurance in Arkansas if you have sleep apnea?
I have sleep apnea which is well controlled through the use of a CPAP machine, but I was turned down for health insurance by Blue Cross Blue Shield because of it. I recently left a job through which ...


 Is they a catch 22 situation with all insurance companies? i wonder?
and is the catch to find it yourself?...


 What does a term life insurance medical exam consist of?
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 I'm selling insurance.....?
How do I call a prospect and say "Hey I wanna write your insurance". What is the appropriate lingo?...



AstroboyonAcid
Workers comp case help?
i was recently at the hospital for a lacerated hand which happened during work. Having 7 stitches, the cost was around $200 and the charge was picked up by workers comp. On my return visit, a week after to have the stitches removed, the cost was $167. The problem i'm having is the employer refuses to pick up the latter tab.
Honestly, i'm thankful for worker's comp for paying for the initial visit, but shouldn't they have the obligation to pay for both fees. Especially because the stitches can't be taken out myself, i feel at loss. What can i do?
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state of GA....and yes, the employer has a insurance carrier. From what i understand, because there was two different trips (each having two different case #) the case was closed after the first trip.
                     
 




Equinox
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Depending on your state will depend on the answer. However, generally speaking, I would think that if Workman's comp did pick up the earlier tab (which indicates to me, you ARE eligible for the benefit) there is NO reason why they should Not pay anything related to the incident. You should also be receiving a worker's compensation weekly pay check for loss of wages. You may want to talk to your Attorney General or the Workman's Compensation The site I am sending is a very good start. Don't let them cheat you! GOOD LUCK!


Don Drapers woman
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You need to ensure your employer reported your injury to the insurance carrier as is their obligation. The should not just pay the bill for you and not file a claim. You have what is considered a "recordable" injury per OSHA standards so your employer needs to report it to the insurance carrier. Work comp premiums go higher for employers if they have a lot of injuries so some employers try to pay the medical bills without filing a claim. If, they have reported the injury, then you need to call the insurance company to let them know you have an outstanding bill. The hospital may not have any idea the second bill is for a work comp claim. Each time you visit the hospital, they set up a new bill and if the registration clerk did not get the correct billing information, then you get the bill as the hospital does not know where to send it. If your employer refuses to file a claim, then contact your states Industrial Board to see what your rights are regarding this claim.


A decent answer
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I don't know how GA work comp works but somebody messed up somewhere.

If you have a laceration to the hand and you got stitches your claim should remain open until your released back to work at a medically stationary (MS) or reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) or p.r.n.
You should contact your adjuster regarding this and ask them why there are 2 claims for the same injury? I'm pretty sure that the company you work for doesn't want to be hit with 2 claims by the same person for the same injury that occurred on the same day.


The Central Scrutinizer
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What state are you in? Each state has different statutes and processes for workers' comp programs. Generally speaking, though, I can't imagine why the employer *wouldn't* be required to cover the costs of all forms of treatment related to the original injury. Do you know if your company has a workers' comp insurance carrier, or are they self-insured?


mbrcatz
The employer has nothing to do with it. They don't get to choose whether or not it's part of the workers comp claim.

Workers comp isn't pre-approved, either. If they're not picking up the second one, expect that the first one is going to be rejected, too. In some states, it's not enough that it happened at work, it has to be related to your job.

You need to call your adjuster. If you haven't heard from your adjuster, ask your employer to get their name and phone number. It's possible that your employer let the coverage lapse, and didn't put the claim in.


ranger_822nd
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the employer HAS TO pick it up - he has no choice - the case can not be closed - if it happened at work and you had a follow up visit for the same injury its his problem - PERIOD

the bill does not even have to come to your employer - tell the hospital to send it directly to the insurance carrier -
as a backup - give them your health insurance to file against - but your insurance company will automatically default to the workman's comp ins -


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