Release of Claims Information to Employers

On any given claim, a number of key decisions are made concerning entitlement, benefits, medical treatment, fitness for employment and rehabilitation.

The Workers' Compensation Act recognizes that employers who have employees receiving compensat

Pre-Existing Conditions

The Workers' Compensation Act states that a worker is eligible for compensation benefits if they have suffered a work-related disability that arises out of and in the course of employment. A worker may be entitled to receive loss of earnings benefits, m

Claims Disaster Component

Required & Independent Medical Exams and Other Evaluations

The WCA makes a distinction between a required medical exam or other evaluation and an independent medical exam or other evaluation.

Required and/or independent examinations/evaluations are needed for adjudicative, case management, review and ap