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Other Montana Workers' Compensation FAQs

• Q: How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?
  A: Report all on­the­job injuries to your supervisor, insurer or employer as soon as possible. You must report the accident within 30 days. You must submit a … More
• Q: How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?
  A: If you are an employer or an employee, the Workers` Compensation Act probably applies to you. Almost all employers who have an employee in service under any … More
• Q: What Workers' Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?
  A: You may be entitled to receive all reasonable and necessary medical treatment, benefits for lost wages, benefits for specific injuries resulting in permanent … More
• Q: When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?
  A: If you are eligible for compensation benefits, no compensation may be paid for the first 40 hours or 5 days loss of wages, whichever is less. You are eligible for … More
• Q: If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?
  A: You may be eligible for temporary partial disability benefits. If you are able to return to work, but there are restrictions which will prevent you from providing full … More
• Q: My Employer Has Denied My Claim, What Do I Do?
  A: If you disagree with a decision made by your insurer, you may request a forum depending on the type of dispute. Administrative review, mediation and contested case … More