Q: I injured my shoulder while on the job site. If I choose to go to my orthopedic doctor do I lose my WC benefits?
I have been going to therapy for over three weeks and have not had any significant improvement in mobility. The Dr. Is at a Urgent Care type place, and I don't feel that the treatment being given is effective. My H.R. told me that if I choose to go to my personal Dr. I lose WC.
A: No you do not lose wc benefits, however, the insurance carrier may not have to pay your personal doctor. Also you may also have to continue to see their doctor in order to get income benefits because they may not honor you personal doctor, particularly if they have "network" doctors. If you do not know what a "network doctor" is then your wc medical provider is probably not in one.
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