Q: I was injured and had surgery all covered by workers compensation, but now I need to leave.
I was injured in March, surgery in April and now prior to injury I had expressed changing shifts because of school. Now they won't let me because of the injury, can I leave the company and still get my Dr and PT bills taken care of? I have been back to work doing light duty work, just not full duty.
A: Leaving your employment alone will not terminate your right to medical benefits. It will impact your potential right to wage loss benefits, and if you do return to work at another employer in the future, it is possible the insurance career may try to blame the new employer for any ongoing problems. If you have not already done so, you should consult with an attorney as to how to handle the details in ending this employment to minimize any potential negative impact to your claim.
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