What should supervisors do when an employee is injured?
Make sure the injured employee is given the opportunity to contact the number listed for the Managed Care Organization on the panel in order to choose a physician from the MCO Provider Network and is explained the Employee’s Bill of Rights as provided by law. Make sure the injury is reported in accordance with company procedures and the Act. Failure to follow these procedures could delay or jeopardize the employee’s claim, delay the employee’s recovery and return to work, result in employer penalties, and/or allow the employee to choose a non-panel physician. To report a Workers’ Compensation claim, in which medical care is needed, the supervisor should call 877-656-7475.
