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Title: Temporary income benefits are paid if the injury or illness causes the worker to lose income for ...
Post by: daisy1234567 on Feb 22, 2018
Temporary income benefits are paid if the injury or illness causes the worker to lose income for more than 7 days.
 
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(Q. 2) Medical benefits replace a portion of any wages a worker loses because of a work-related injury or illness.
 
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(Q. 3) Ombudsmen can help present facts and evidence at dispute-resolution proceedings but cannot give legal advice in a workers' compensation case.
 
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(Q. 4) An injured worker who disagrees with the maximum medical improvement date or the impairment rating assigned by a physician must dispute the rating within 90 days.
 
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(Q. 5) The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) is the act that gave the federal government the authority to set and enforce safety and health standards for most U.S. employers.
 
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(Q. 6) A Work Status Report must be sent in with the insurance claim each time the injured worker is seen by the treating doctor.
 
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(Q. 7) An injured worker may sue his or her employer after receiving workers' compensation benefits.
 
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(Q. 8) If a worker failed to obey safety procedures and was injured on the job, he or she would be eligible for workers' compensation.
 
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(Q. 9) The concept of workers' compensation insurance dates back to the late 1800s as a way to compensate workers who are injured on the job.
 
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(Q. 10) The legislation that provides workers' compensation benefits to civilian employees of the United States government is the __________________.
 
  Federal Health and Safety Act (FHSA)
 
  Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA)
 
  Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
 
  Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EOICPA)


Title: Temporary income benefits are paid if the injury or illness causes the worker to lose income for ...
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