- 1). Contact your human resources department and ask them to provide the name and contact number for at least three of their company doctors or approved physicians. If you do not have a human resources department, ask your boss for assistance.
- 2). Conduct research online to help you decide which physician to choose. Ratings, licensing status and patient reviews are all important items to research.
- 3). Make an appointment with one of the doctors for an initial evaluation. There is typically a time limit---usually 30, 60 or 90 days---within which you must have an initial evaluation by a physician completed. If you miss this deadline, depending on your state's laws, you may not be able to file a claim. You can always decide later to see your own doctor or a different physician if you do not like the first one you choose.
- 1). Make an appointment with your family physician. After the 90-day period has passed, you are free to see your own physician or choose another workers' comp doctor. While seeing a physician not retained or employed by your employer may seem like a better choice, you will have to pay for all expenses out of your own pocket. A reimbursement may take as long as 90 days.
- 2). Ask your family physician for a referral to a doctor who specializes in workers' compensation if yours does not. If you have private health insurance---including through your employer or union---you can also contact your insurance provider for a list of workers' comp physicians in their network, which can help minimize your up-front costs.
- 3). Submit copies of your personal physician's treatment notes, prescription receipts and reports. You will need to provide this information to be reimbursed for your medical expenses.
During the 90-Day Period Following the Injury
After the Initial 90-Day Period
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