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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by selecting the report type: 'Initial', 'Progress', or 'Closing'. Enter the exam date and ensure you fill in the date of injury, injured worker's name, social security number, and date of birth in the case information section.
  3. For the initial visit, provide a description of how the accident occurred as narrated by the injured worker. Check if your findings align with their account.
  4. Indicate the current work status of the injured worker and document any work-related medical diagnoses.
  5. In the plan of care section, detail treatment plans including diagnostic tools, procedures, therapy options, medications, and any necessary supplies.
  6. Specify follow-up care and referrals by providing appointment dates and referring provider details. Remember to check applicable boxes regarding maximum medical improvement (MMI) and permanent medical impairment.
  7. Finally, ensure that you sign and date the report with your license number before submitting it.

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How long does it usually take for the insurance company to investigate a claim? After you file a claim form, the workers compensation insurance company has up to 90 days to accept or deny it. During this time, you can still receive medical treatment.
The employer shall: Assure that first aid is administered for minor injuries or arrange medical treatment by an employer selected physician or the employees pre-designated physician when necessary. For extreme emergency get the injured to any available doctor, hospital, or public medical service.
California Workplace Injury Reporting Timelines Under California law, workers have 30 days to report an on-the-job injury to their employers. However, waiting the full 30 days is not advised because when you report your injury sooner, you get medical attention as well as the benefits much sooner.
You should tell your employer as soon as possible after suffering a work-related injury or becoming aware of it. Your employer should provide you with a Workers Compensation Claim Form that you will need to complete and return. Your claim will then be reviewed by your employers claims administrator.
The rating determines how much your benefit payment will be and is either partial or total. The maximum amounts available for PD in 2022 are as follows: Between 1% and 70%: Payments are a maximum of $290 per week. Between 70% and 99%: Payments are just over $300 per week.
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If you have filed a claim form and if your employer doesnt deny your claim within 90 days, your injury is presumed to be covered. Within one day of filing a claim form, your employer must authorize appropriate medical treatment.
In California, there is a one-year statute of limitations for workers compensation claims. Reporting the injury/illness to the employer is not the equivalent of filing for workers compensation benefits. The injured employee still needs to complete and submit the proper workers compensation claim forms.
Settlement of claims for California workers compensation benefits takes two primary forms: 1) A stipulation and award, where you agree to have the insurance company provide future medical care for your injury for life, or 2) A compromise and release, where you take a lump sum of the cash value of future medical

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