Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation FAQs

• Q: How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?
  A: You should immediately report any injury to your employer. The Pennsylvania Workers` Compensation Act requires an injured worker to notify the employer within 21 days … More
• Q: How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?
  A: The Pennsylvania Workers` Compensation Act covers nearly every worker. Employers must provide workers` compensation coverage for all of their employees, including … More
• Q: What Workers' Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?
  A: You are entitled to medical benefits from the first day of injury. Benefits may include: death benefits, specific loss benefits (finger, hand, or certain … More
• Q: If I Am Injured On The Job Can I Choose The Doctor Who Treats Me?
  A: Initially, you must see the medical doctor of your companies choosing. You have the right to choose your own doctor, chiropractor or other practitioner of the healing … More
• Q: When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?
  A: Workers` compensation benefits are paid beginning on the eighth day of your disability. You will not be paid benefits for the first seven days unless your disability … More
• Q: If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?
  A: If your employer has employment available to you within your medical restrictions and you decline, your employer may request a modification or termination of your … More
• Q: My Employer Has Denied My Claim, What Do I Do?
  A: After receiving a notice of workers` compensation denial from either your employer or the employer`s insurance company, you may file a claim petition seeking initial … More
• Q: If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?
  A: If your employer has employment available to you within your medical restrictions and you decline, your employer may request a modification or termination of your … More

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