District of Columbia Workers' Compensation FAQs-DOES is an online resource provided by the Department of Employment Services (DOES) in Washington, D.C. It provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding workers' compensation claims in the District of Columbia. The FAQs cover topics such as filing a claim, benefits, eligibility, appeals, and more. The types of FAQs offered include general questions, medical questions, wage and hour questions, and vocational rehabilitation questions. The website also provides links to related resources and contact information for DOES and other organizations.
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When do my benefit payments start? There is a three-day waiting period before D.C. workers' comp benefit payments begin. If you're out of work for 14 days or longer due to your workplace injury, you can recover compensation from the date of the accident and receive payment for the first three days you were absent.
When a worker is injured on the job or develops an occupational disease, workers' comp provides medical benefits and wage loss benefits. While the employee is unable to work, they receive compensation for lost wages equal to two-thirds of their average weekly wage.
It pays for an injured worker's approved medical, hospital and related services that are essential to their treatment and recovery. An injured worker who is temporarily unable to work also receives partial wage replacement payments.
If you are injured on your job, or become ill because of conditions on your job, the D.C. Workers' Compensation Act of 1979 (as amended) entitles you to full medical care for your work-related injury or illness and provides replacement for lost wages.
6. Are employers required to have workers' compensation insurance in DC? Yes, if an employer has one (1) or more employees, the employer is required to have workers' compensation insurance coverage. An employer is also entitled to apply for self-insurance, but must be approved by this office.
Let's start with the good news: There is no cap on medical benefits in a D.C. workers' compensation claim. This means that any medical bills stemming from your work injuries, including rehabilitation costs, will be covered. These benefits will last for as long as you need treatment.
6. Are employers required to have workers' compensation insurance in DC? Yes, if an employer has one (1) or more employees, the employer is required to have workers' compensation insurance coverage. An employer is also entitled to apply for self-insurance, but must be approved by this office.
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I was injured on the job. How do I file a claim?If I can't return to any kind of work because of a work injury, what benefits am I entitled to? Refer to the Workers Compensation Rights and Responsibilities (K-WC 40-A) guide below for more information about what to do if you are injured at work. Who can receive Workers Compensation (WC) benefits? What information do I need to provide DWC, the insurance carrier, the doctor, or my employer? Find answers to the most common questions about workers' compensation, including how to qualify and how much you'll receive in benefits. While the worker is under the continuing care of a doctor and is unable to work or to earn full pay, this benefit is known as a "temporary disability" payment. If you are unable to work due to your injury or illness, you are considered to have temporary total disability (TTD). Did you get injured or sick on the job?