What happens when the employer refuses to acknowledge the claim?
When liability for payment of compensation is denied, the Commission, claimant, his or her attorney, if any, and all known providers of health care shall be promptly notified of the reason for such denial. The denial Form 61 shall not be worded in general terms, but must detail the exact reason for the denial of liability. a. If a claim is denied by the insurance company or self-insurer, the employee may request a hearing before the Industrial Commission by submitting a Form 33, Request for Hearing. b. Medical providers may bill the employee only after it has finally been determined that it is not a compensable workers’ compensation claim.
When liability for payment of compensation is denied, the Commission, claimant, his or her attorney (if any), and all known providers of health care shall be promptly notified of the reason for such denial. The denial form (Form 61) shall not be worded in general terms but must detail the exact reason for the denial of liability. 1. If a claim is denied by the insurance company or self-insurer, the employee may request a hearing before the Industrial Commission by submitting Form 33, Request for Hearing. 2. Medical providers may bill the employee only after it has finally been determined that it is not a compensable workers compensation claim.
When liability for payment of compensation is denied, the Commission, claimant, his or her attorney, if any, and all known providers of health care shall be promptly notified of the reason for such denial. The denial Form 61 shall not be worded in general terms, but must detail the exact reason for the denial of liability. (a) If a claim is denied by the insurance company or self-insurer, the employee may request a hearing before the Industrial Commission by submitting a Form 33, Request for Hearing. (b) Medical providers may bill the employee only after it has finally been determined that it is not a compensable workers’ compensation claim.
