Did you know that under the Workers’ Compensation Acts you can be held liable for the unpaid assessments of contractors and subcontractors that you hire? The Acts state that you are both jointly and individually liable to pay the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) any assessment amount relating to their contracts.
You can learn more about the claims process by viewing the Claims Process Map.
In most cases no, a WSCC doctor does not examine workers. A WSCC doctor only examines workers when they reach the maximum medical recovery (MMR) and still can’t work. This appointment is usually to determine if the worker has a Permanent Medical Impairment (PMI).
Indicate that you want to speak to a WSCC doctor on the medical report. The Case Manager will receive the form and ask the WSCC Medical Advisor to contact you.
In the majority of cases, the WSCC Medical Unit is able to access a number of specialties and diagnostic imaging facilities in order to expedite appointments for workers.