Return-to-work Roadmap
This term describes a temporary job assignment that accommodates physical restrictions.
What is modified duty?
This type of coverage pays for injuries to others when the insured is at fault.
What is Bodily Injury Liability?
This provider must be selected from the employer’s Medical Provider Network.
What is the treating physician?
This repetitive motion injury is common among office workers.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
This federal law protects the privacy of injured workers’ medical information.
What is HIPAA?
This document outlines physical capabilities and restrictions after an injury.
What is a work status report?
This coverage pays for medical expenses of the insured and passengers, regardless of fault.
What is Personal Injury Protection (PIP)?
This type of provider evaluates permanent impairment.
What is a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)?
This injury often results from lifting heavy objects improperly.
What is a lumbar strain?
This document outlines all medical charges and treatment history for legal review.
What is a medical billing summary?
This law prohibits discrimination against employees with disabilities.
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
This insurance helps cover damage to the insured’s own vehicle in a collision.
What is Collision Coverage?
This provider may be requested for a second opinion on surgery.
What is an Independent Medical Examiner (IME)?
This type of injury may require psychological evaluation.
What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
This agreement resolves outstanding medical bills after a settlement.
What is a lien resolution?
This plan helps transition an injured worker back to full duty.
What is a return-to-work plan?
This clause in a policy sets the maximum amount the insurer will pay per accident.
What is the Aggregate Limit?
This document outlines the provider’s treatment plan.
What is a Request for Authorization (RFA)?
This document outlines the patient’s diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress notes.
What is a medical case summary?
This legal term refers to the monetary compensation awarded to a claimant.
What is damages?
This professional may assist in ergonomic evaluations for office-related injuries.
What is an occupational therapist?
This type of coverage protects against losses caused by uninsured or underinsured drivers.
What is Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage?
This provider specialty is often involved in pain management cases.
What is a physiatrist?
This condition may develop from prolonged exposure to loud noise.
What is occupational hearing loss?
This type of conflict may arise when an injured worker refuses recommended treatment.
What is non-compliance?