Q: off work because my employer has no modified duty after a work related injury, who pays my portion of medical benefits
A: If youe claimed injury is admitted by the carrier, you should incur no costs for treatment. If the claim is denied and you are seeking treatment through your regular medical provider you might be asked for co-pays, but you can send copies of the co-pay receipts to the carrier for reimbursement. In sum, under California law the injured worker does not pay for medical treatment. Look up the Multiple Physician Network MPN for your carrier if the claim is admitted and select a physician in the specialty you think best suits your needs.
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