Happy Friday!!
By special request, this week covers how to file the WC-104 if the Claimant has already been released from medical treatment:
JOHN’S GA TIP OF THE WEEK: Can I File the WC-104 If the Claimant Has Already Been Released from Medical Treatment?
§ The WC-104 reduces:
1) the lifetime of the claim from 400 weeks to 350 weeks, and
2) the Claimant’s TTD benefits to TPD benefits ($533.00) after 52 weeks of light duty.
§ To be valid:
1) the WC-104 must be filed within 60 days of the light duty release from the ATP, and
2) A copy of the light duty release must be attached to the WC-104
§ Can I File the WC-104 If the Claimant Has Already Been Released from Medical Treatment?
- YES!
- You will need to schedule a follow-up appointment with the ATP to obtain an updated light duty release (and file the WC-104 within 60 days)
- The cost of the follow-up appointment will be MUCH CHEAPER than an ADDITIONAL 50 WEEKS OF INCOME BENEFITS the Claimant will receive without filing the WC-104!
I hope everyone has a great weekend! As always, feel free to give me a shout if you run into any GA questions/issues.
Sincerely,
John Fennelly | Junior Partner