Q: I work at a shipyard as a steelworker, i tore my bicep tendon at work on October 5th 2014. I was looking for other work
Prior to the injury and received a call that I got the new job, I am still on wc with the shipyard. Will my benefits stop if I take the other job? And if I leave can I still get my medical paid for from original company?
A:
If you quit your current job, you will surrender wage benefits from the shipyard.
Your medical benefits should continue.
If you have not already done so, be sure that an award has been entered to protect your right to future benefits. Do not just rely on the employer to voluntarily continue paying your medical bills.
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