Q: I had an accident while traveling on business and paid out of pocket expenses for the first 2 weeks before Workers Comp
I am told there are limits t what I will get paid back but cant find the details. How do I go about getting the insurance company to pay my out of pocket expenses.
A: Workers' compensation is an insurance policy, so it will not cover typical out of pocket expenses like food, clothing, driving to the doctor's office (unless over 30 miles one way), gas. For example, if you use your private health like Blue Cross, you wouldn't ask them to pay out of pocket expenses. Workers' comp is no different. It would be best to contact an attorney personally to advise you of your legal rights and responsibilities.
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