Will Your Workers’ Comp Carrier Pay for Your Worker’s Injury?

Usually, most of the time, yes. This is after eliminating the back strain that was allegedly caused by heavy lifting, but is actually a pulled muscle from a Sunday morning basketball game. Once the claim is accepted, the insurance company will pay for all reasonable medical care related to the injury. The definition of reasonable will vary in different states. The insurance company will likely ask for the following information from a staffing firm:

  • It will want paperwork connected with the treatment such an X-rays, MRIs, etc., depending on the nature of the injury. It will also want to know the nature of the symptoms and how much they’ll cost. If there is any doubt that a treatment is isn’t working, it will pull the plug on benefits.
  • The insurance company will want to know how quickly the injured worker can get back to work. The quicker they’re back, the speedier the recovery.
  • The carrier may also request that an injured worker be examined by a physician chosen by the insurance company. Any report from this examination will be taken into consideration.

Staffing companies should work closely with their employees to meet these obligations, so that only the most effective medical care is being used and paid for to treat the workers’ comp injury. Work Comp Staffing Solutions has many workers’ comp and general insurance solutions to keep your insurance rates as low as possible.

Visit our web site at www.StaffingCompSolutions.com, call us at 202-302-1212, or email us at david@StaffingCompSolutions.com for more information about all our staffing and workers’ comp offerings.

Sincerely
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com

Don’t Just Take Work Comp Staffing Solutions’s Word For It: Let Our Clients Do The Talking

Work Comp Staffing Solutions has found workers compensation solutions for nearly 100 staffing clients over the 10 years Work Comp Staffing Solutions has been in business. We do more and more business each year because staffing companies want to talk to insurance and work comp professionals that have actually operated their own staffing firms, and can understand their unique insurance issues.  Our clients appreciate it, and without them, we couldn’t continue to grow or introduce new services. Here is just a sample of what our clients have to say about Work Comp Staffing Solutions:

“When I reached out to David in 2016 I was shopping for Worker’s Compensation Quotes. David not only assisted in helping me with a different solution that saved me money, he also helped me secure a very advanced software to make my operations run more efficient. … . David has been a true mentor and has given me good ideas to help me re-organize my company and ultimately all these changes will help me grow my business. I would recommend David to anyone who is needing a true expert in the staffing industry.”
Carri L.– 2017

“David and the Work Comp Staffing Solutions team have proven to be excellent partners. So many people in this business overpromise and under deliver, we were pleasantly surprised.

We would recommend David and his team without reservation.”
Jason–2016

“David Scheck at Work Comp Staffing Solutions was able to get us on a PEO platform at the 11thhour and save us from a potential disaster. He found a solution to ACA compliance and payroll service at the same time. We enjoy our continued relationship with David and his company. Thank You”
Charlie–2016

Staffing, recruiting process outsourcing, pre-employment, work force and employees.

“David Schek has been a great help to our staffing firm. He helped us change everything about how we used to do business by getting us signed up with a wonderful PEO that has given us the edge that we needed to better compete against competitors that are much larger then we are.”
Rafael–2016

“David Schek is committed to people. He goes out of his way to listen intently to your needs, emphasize with what you express, and then move heaven and earth to serve you. He is a shining star in what can sometimes feel like a complicated world.”
Kimberly R.–2015

“David is a professional who understands his clients and prospects, their specific situations and how he can be of service to them, whether directly or through referrals to other professionals, and, broadly, to the industry he serves. He is a straight shooter, a man of integrity, and very responsive to all who seek him out, whatever the reason.

It is a privilege to recommend him with absolutely no reservations”
Mike B.–2014

Check out more Work Comp Staffing Solutions testimonials and our many workers’ comp and general insurance solutions to keep your insurance rates as low as possible.

Visit our web site at www.StaffingCompSolutions.com, call us at 202-302-1212, or email us at david@StaffingCompSolutions.com for more information about all our staffing and workers’ comp offerings.

Sincerely
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com

Telemedicine: The Next Workers Comp Trend?

Telemedicine may be coming to a state near year. Several legislators in Washington State have introduced SB 5355 expanding the use of telemedicine to improve access to care for injured workers. Currently, SB 5355 is would require the Department of Labor and Industries to develop access to telemedicine and reimburse providers accordingly. By telemedicine, the authors mean interactive audio and video technology with access to several places including hospitals, rural health centers and homes. Right now it’s just Washington, but states are the laboratories of innovation.

Other states my consider and sign into law similar legislation. More convenient access for injured workers could increase consultations, thus increasing fees for providers. But this is short-term. Decreasing costs in transportation and easier one-on-one access to doctors and nurse practitioners, could actually improve outcomes for injured workers. This means less time off work and quicker claims resolution. Technology is a key to costs for staffing companies. Work Comp Staffing Solutions has many workers’ comp and general insurance solutions to keep your insurance rates as low as possible.

Visit our web site at www.StaffingCompSolutions.com, call us at 202-302-1212, or email us at david@StaffingCompSolutions.com for more information about all our staffing and workers’ comp offerings.

Sincerely
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com

Marijuana: What To Expect From Trump

For employers, the maze of legal marijuana laws, both medical and recreational, has created potential work hazards and workplace risks. The Trump administration’s pronouncements are confusing the matter. During the campaign, he supported states’ rights on the issue, but has talked recently about enforcing federal laws. Marijuana is Schedule 1 drug and illegal at the federal level.

In states where recreational marijuana is legal, employers can’t accurately test. Marijuana stays in the system for weeks. An employee can test positive but not have any impairment. Some states require actual impairment. Trump has yet to come up with a policy, but employers usually prevail in courts because of federal law. Staffing firms need to be well versed in the different state laws. If there is a work injury and a positive drug test, is the injury covered under workers’ comp? Different laws mean different workers’ comp risks. Work Comp Staffing Solutions has many workers’ comp and general insurance solutions to keep your insurance rates as low as possible.

Visit our web site at www.StaffingCompSolutions.com, call us at 202-302-1212, or email us at david@StaffingCompSolutions.com for more information about all our staffing and workers’ comp offerings.

Sincerely
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com

Keeping Up with the Changing Workers’ Comp Landscape

There is no telling how much of an impact a Trump presidency will have, but workers’ comp remains a state driven system and many of the changes taking place are the result of recent economic and medical developments. These include the increasing use of opioids, part time gigs, and the legalization of marijuana in many states.

For example, opioids have been around a long time, but they’re being prescribed more and more frequently to treat pain with the best intentions-to get the worker back to work. But rather than return to work, patients have become addicted to the painkillers greatly extending their time off of work. In many states, this has led to caps for medical treatment where previously there had been none.

As states adapt to changes in medical treatments and work arrangements, staffing firms will need to keep track of changing workers’ comp laws and regulations. Work Comp Staffing Solutions has many workers’ comp and general insurance solutions to keep your insurance rates as low as possible.

Visit our web site at www.StaffingCompSolutions.com, call us at 202-302-1212, or email us at david@StaffingCompSolutions.com for more information about all our staffing and workers’ comp offerings.

Sincerely
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com