Author Archives: debbiefarley

1. Which of the following are reasons to return an employee to work after an industrial injury? Answer: All of the above 2. What are the 2 types of Return to Work strategies? Answer: Temporary modified duty and permanent modified … Continue reading →

1. What is the meaning of employer “control” of medical treatment of a workers’ compensation claim? Answer: All of the above 2. Which of the following are potential obstacles to employer “control” of medical treatment? Answer: Rogue doctors 3. What … Continue reading →

1. Which of the following is true of an AME? Answer: The AME provides a medical evaluation and opinion 2. What does a C&R provide? Answer: Full and final settlement of a workers’ compensation claim 3. Supplemental job displacement benefits … Continue reading →

Here is a list of the documents that were reviewed during the webinar. You can download any of them should you need a copy. If you require any of the MPN notifications you will need to contact your WC broker … Continue reading →

Answer: Exclusive remedy

Answer: Injuries are compensable under workers’ compensation if employment has contributed by any means

Answer: Injured workers are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, even if at fault in causing the injury

Answer: All of the above (Get injured worker back to work as soon as possible, Obtain maximum medical improvement [MMI] from treating doctor, Control medical treatment)

Answer: 2/3 of the injured employee’s average weekly wage – tax free

Answer: Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB)