Workers' Comp Medical Shares Updated: Feedback Welcome
Published Date: 6/4/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to update how workers share medical proof for injury claims. This affects workers filing for compensation and aims to make the process clearer and faster, with no extra costs. They’re asking for public feedback before finalizing the changes, so now’s the time to speak up!
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Simpler medical proof for injury claims
If you file a workers' compensation claim, the Department of Labor proposes updating how you provide medical evidence so the process is clearer and faster. The notice says these changes are intended to have no extra costs for workers and seeks public feedback before finalizing the updates.
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