Advances
IF YOUR CLAIM IS DENIED, THERE IS NO CHANCE OF AN ADVANCE FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY. There is a small chance that you could get an advance from the insurance company. If you claim is admitted and you are receiving temporary disability benefits, your chance of receiving an advance is poor. Since you are receiving two thirds of your income tax free you should not need an advance. Additionally, if your doctor has not declared you permanent and totally disabled, there is no permanent disability benefit on which to give you an advance.
You should not look to your workers’ compensation case to solve your immediate financial problems
or for extra cash in case of emergency. The insurance carrier has no legal obligation to advance more money then you are entitled to receive under the law. |
The insurance company/employer will do everything it can to minimize the amount of disability payable to you...
You are entitled to travel expenses at .44 per mile (2006 rate) from the insurance carrier for your travel...
On October 1, 2003, Senate Bill 50A (SB50A) became law.