Work comp: Form -- Benefit Addendum
The Benefit Addendum form is completed by the insurer, self-insured employer or third-party administrator. It is attached to the back of forms, such as the Notice of Intention to Discontinue Workers' Compensation Benefits (NOID), the Notice of Benefit Payment (NOBP) and the Interim Status Report (ISR), when there is a need for additional space in reporting the specific benefits that have been paid on the claim.
Categories: Workers' compensation, Benefit Addednum, forms, attachment
Work comp: Certified managed care plans in Minnesota
The basics Some employers participate in a workers' compensation certified managed care plan. A certified managed care plan is an organization that has been certified by the state to manage health care for injured workers. An employer must tell an employee if they are covered by a certified managed care plan. Some employers or insurers have contracted with a managed care plan or network of doctors who are not certified by the department.  
Categories: Workers' compensation, certified managed care plan, Corvel, HealthPartners, GENEX Services Inc.
Work comp: Medical benefits -- certified managed care plans
A certified managed care (CMO) plan is an organization that has been certified by the state to provide for the delivery and management of medical treatment for injured employees through a network of health care providers. An employer must tell an employee if it is covered by a certified managed care plan. Current certified plans The plans currently certified under Minnesota Rules 5218.0100 to provide managed care for workers' compensation claims are the following.
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Work comp: Claim process
Note:  The information on these webpages is intended only to give readers a general overview of the Minnesota workers' compensation system for educational purposes and should not be construed as offering or providing legal advice. If you have questions about workers' compensation law, contact the Department of Labor and Industry for more information or consult a lawyer for legal advice.
Categories: Workers' compensation, claims process, workers' compensation claim, first report of injury form
Claim process -- Claim accepted
If the insurer accepts your workers' compensation claim (accepts primary liability), the following steps are taken. The insurer must send you a copy of the Notice of Insurer's Primary Liability Determination form stating your claim is accepted. Keep this form for your records, because it contains important information regarding any wage-loss benefits being paid and the type, duration and rate at which the benefits are paid.
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Claim process -- Claim denied
If the insurer denies your workers' compensation claim (denies primary liability)  The insurer must send you a copy of the Notice of Insurer's Primary Liability Determination form, clearly explaining the facts and reasons the insurer is using to deny your claim.
Categories: Workers' compensation, claims process, claim denied, Vocational Rehabilitation unit
Claim process -- Insurer files NOPLD form
The Notice of Insurer's Primary Liability Determination (NOPLD) form is filed with the state by the insurer, showing whether the insurer accepts or denies an employee's work-injury claim. This form contains important information for the injured worker to know, including: the claim number; the insurance adjuster's name and phone number; the employee's average weekly wage; the compensation rate; if or when benefits will be initiated;
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Claim process -- Medical benefits
Benefits available The Minnesota workers' compensation statutes entitle an employee to reasonable and necessary medical treatment or supplies to cure or relieve the effect of the work injury. The employer is required to furnish medical treatment as described in Minnesota Statutes 176.135, subd. 1, which may include psychological, chiropractic, podiatric, surgical and hospital treatment.
Categories: Workers' compensation, medical benefits, claims process, frequently asked questions and medical treatment
Claim process -- Rehabilitation benefits
If you are a worker injured on the job, you may be eligible for rehabilitation benefits, depending on the extent of your injuries. The following paragraphs briefly explain the services that may be available to you.
Categories: Workers' compensation, qualified rehabilitation consultant (QRC), rehabilitation benefits, vocational rehabilitation services, disability case management
Claim process -- Tips for talking with your insurance adjuster
Suggestions for communicating with the insurance adjuster In the workers' compensation claims process, communicating with your insurance adjuster is among the important things for injured workers  to do. Here are eight suggestions to consider when communicating with your claim's insurance adjuster. Communicate in a positive manner. Let the adjuster know your goal is to recover from the workplace injury and return to work. Keep the adjuster for your claim aware of any address or phone number changes.
Categories: Workers' compensation, insurance adjuster, claims, claims process, Department of Labor and Industry hotline