Workers Compensation: What You Need to Know

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Workers Compensation What You Need to Know
This presentation will cover the basics of
workers compensation and how urgent care centers
can help with work-related injuries.
Created By FastCare Urgent Care
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What is Workers Compensation?
Insurance System
Employee Protection
Provides cash and medical benefits for
work-related injuries.
Protects employees from financial concerns.
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When Can Workers Compensation Be Used?
Work-Related Injuries
Medical Expenses
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Covers both injuries and illnesses.
Emergency room, urgent care, surgeries,
prescriptions.
Lost Wages
Ongoing Care
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Compensation for missed work time.
Chronic injuries, physical therapy, and
rehabilitation
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How to File a Workers Compensation Claim?
Seek Treatment
Visit an emergency room or urgent care center.
Report Injury
Notify your employer as soon as possible.
Complete Paperwork
Your employer will help with the paperwork.
Claim Review
The insurance company will evaluate the claim.
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The Role of Urgent Care in Workers Compensation
Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
Convenient Care
Flexible Access
Lab tests, X-rays, quick referrals to specialists.
Walk-ins or scheduled appointments, open 7 days a
week.
Ideal for sprains, strains, fractures, and minor
cuts.
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Benefits of Choosing Urgent Care for Workers
Compensation
No need to wait for emergency room treatment.
Often less expensive than emergency rooms.
On-site services like lab tests and X-rays.
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What Types of Injuries Can Be Treated at Urgent
Care?

• Muscle Strains and Sprains

• Fractures and Minor Bone Injuries

• Back Pain and Repetitive Strain Injuries

• Minor Cuts, Bruises, and Burns

• Work-Related Illnesses

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Urgent Care Benefits for Employers
Efficient Care
Employees receive immediate treatment, getting
them back to work faster.
Reduced Costs
Less expensive care than an ER, saving on medical
expenses.
Fewer Claims
Ensuring employees are properly cared for,
reducing legal issues.
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Workers' Compensation A Lifeline for Employees
Workers' compensation provides access to
essential medical care and financial support.
Urgent care centers offer convenient,
cost-effective care for work-related injuries.
Visit a workers' comp-approved urgent care center
for immediate treatment. Report the injury to
your employer and file your claim promptly.
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