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1. Am I entitled to compensation for my scar?
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Answer:
Yes. You are entitled to benefits for any permanent disfigurement you receive as a result of a work-related injury. Contact your claim representative for further information regarding scarring benefits.
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2. If my regular fee for service is more than the R.I. Fee Schedule allows, can I charge the injured worker for the difference?
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No. That would be considered “balance billing”, which is not allowed under workers’ compensation law. Direct any questions that you have to the Department of Labor and Training at 1-401-462-8100.
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3. What is the standard agency licensing procedure needed to do business with The Beacon?
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The following procedure is required:
1. Provide The Beacon with a current RI P&C license, resident or non-resident. 2. Complete and submit The Beacon Agency Application. 3. Complete and submit a W9 form.
The name and tax ID number on a
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4. I want to reduce my risk of material handling injury. How much weight is safe for material handlers to lift?
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There is no defined weight that is safe for employees to lift. The circumstances of the lift: below knee, above shoulders, at arms length, all increase the difficulty of the job task and therefore would lower the acceptable weight lifted. The frequency
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5. What is the Medical Advisory Board ?
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The Medical Advisory Board or MAB is a group of medical, legal and rehab professionals responsible for developing the rules, protocols, procedures and fees as it relates to the treatment of injured workers.
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