Study Guide Work Comp

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Federal Black Lung Program

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medical treatment benefits for former coal miners

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first report of injury

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workers compensation form

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when is First Report of Injury completed?

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after patient first seeks treatment for work-related illness or injury

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Adjudication

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judicial dispute process; appeal board makes final determination if claim is denied

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OSHA

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protects workers against job hazards

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Temporary Disability covers

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-covers health care treatment for illness & injuries
& payment of lost wages

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sub divisions of Temporary Disability

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-temporary total disability
-temporary partial disability

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classification of workers comp. cases

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-Medical Treatment
-Temporary Disability
-permanent disability
-Vocational rehab
-Survivor benefits

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Vocational Rehab

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covers expenses for vocational retraining for temporary & permanent disability cases

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The Jones Act

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gives seamen protection from employer negligence

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US Federal Mine Safety Laws

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Helps reduce deaths, injuries & illnesses
develops & enforces safety laws to all Us Mines.

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Arbitration

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Dispute process;final determination is made by impartial person who doesnt have judicial powers

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Deposition

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legal proceeding; party answers questions under oath

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MSDS Sheets

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Contain info about chemical & hazardous substances used on site

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Permanent Disability

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ill or injured employee unable to return to work

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Survivor Benefits

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benefits to eligible dependents
-calculated by earnings during employment during injury or illness

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Time limit for filling our First Report of Injury

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60 days after dr. has seen you (in michigan)

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how does dr. report change in condition ?

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filling out detailed progress report updating the status of the patient

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how does an employee qualify for Workers Comp. ?

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employers with work related injuries. injured while performing a service required by employer

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2 federal programs administrated by the office of Workers Compensation Pograms (OWCP)

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1. Federal Black Lung
2. Lakeshore & harbor workers Comp. Act

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what is Material Safety Date Sheet (MSDS) ?

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contains info on chemical & hazardous substances in medical offices

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Disabilities can be classified as 2 things

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1 temporary or
2 permanent

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what benefits are provided to federal workers who get a disease ?

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-wage benefits
-medical treatment
-rehab

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the US DOL Office of Workers Compensation Programs provide ?

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services & benefits to employees who are injured while working

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arbitration

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appeal process after work comp claim is denied,

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on CMS 1500 form , what is entered in box 21 ?

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ICD code of condition & diagnosis

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box 25 ?

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providers SSN or Employers Identification Number (EIN)

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State Program Coverage

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-state insurance
-employer self-insured programs
-private, commercial workers comp
-Combination programs

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Workers Compensation Fraud

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knowingly obtaining benefits when your not eligible

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FELA stands for

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Federal Employment Liability Act

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programs designed to prevent work-related injuries & illnesses

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Mine Safety& Health Admin, & OSHA
Occupational Safety & Health Admin

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Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation

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benefits to former energy contractors, subtractors & survivors of employees

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FECA
Federal Employees Compensation Act provides

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workers comp to all federal and postal workers w/ work related injuries

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what does MSHA
Mine Safety & Health Administration do

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enforces & develops saftey & health riles for miners; 1911

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Longshore & Harbor workers Compensation Program

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-medical benefits
-Lost wages & rehab
to harbor workers injured

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on-the-job injury

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injury while performing services required by employer
Includes off company property

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Temporary Disability; TOTAL

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wage earning is totally lost on temp basis

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Temporary Disability; PARTIAL

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wage earning is partially lost on a temp basis

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Deductibles & copayments

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NO deductibles or copay for workers comp cases

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what is the documentation retention in the case of accidental exposure

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20 years

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how does workers comp protect the EMPLOYER

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by limiting the award an injured employee can recover

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who receives copy of First Report of Injury?

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1) STATE workers comp board
2) EMPLOYER-designated COMP PAYER
3) injured EMPLOYER
4)PATIENT work-related injury chart

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why is signature not required for release info ?

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signature implied when filling out workers comp paperwork

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deposition

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testimony is given under oath & considered legal document