Workers Compensation

Worker’s Compensation is a benefit program that pays for medical treatment and wages lost due to work-related injuries or illnesses.

What do you do if you have a work-related injury or illness?

Seek medical attention, if needed

Report the injury or illness to your supervisor (employer) as soon as possible

What does worker’s compensation cover?

Medical treatment resulting from your work-related injury or illness

Lost wages

Compensation for permanent disabilities

Vocational rehabilitation

More information about what is covered can be found on saif-Workers’ Compensation-Worker Guide

What will happen when you file a claim?

Your injury report will start the worker’s compensation claims process. Your claim will be promptly reviewed to determine that your injury is work-related.

If the claim is determined to be work-related, your employer will begin coverage and payment for the costs. Coverage details are discussed above.

If your claim is denied, you will be notified. If you disagree with the decision about denial and cannot resolve a claim dispute with your employer, you have certain appeal rights. Information about claim denials is available on saif-Workers’ Compensation- Worker Guide

Fraudulent claims

Collecting worker’s compensation benefits by intentionally misrepresenting, misstating, or failure to disclose any material fact is a fraud. Fraudulent claims are subject to prosecution. All suspected violations will be investigated.