Pennsylvania Workers Compensation and travel expenses to doctor
Either way you look at it, a work injury can be financially disturbing for many. Many injured workers have their injury denied, meaning they are receiving no income while they litigate their claim. Others have an accepted claim, but for medical benefits only, which again means, no wage loss benefits while the claim is being litigated. Others may be receiving benefits, but at a reduced rate from their regular, average weekly wages. Often, it causes financial hardship.
Regardless, work injuries often times require significant medical treatment. That means trips back and forth to the doctors, to pain management, to physical therapy, and to the pharmacy. Unfortunately, there is a misperception out there that an injured worker is entitled to reimbursement of travel expenses back and forth for their treatment. The injury isn’t my fault, why should I have to pay for my own gas to and from treatment. Great argument. And I agree wholeheartedly. However, in Pennsylvania, it is not a reality. (more…)