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What if the injured worker refuses to see a doctor?

April 26, 2017doctor worker

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What if the injured worker refuses to see a doctor?

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Workers’ compensation payments are based on proof of injury. If there is no medical proof to support the claim, the injured worker is not eligible for benefits under workers’ compensation. While you cannot force the injured worker to see a doctor, we encourage you to document that treatment was offered. Make sure you report the injury to Zenith, even if the worker does not receive treatment. If at a later date the injured worker requests treatment, please contact the Zenith office so that we may assist you with a medical referral.