1. What services does The Beacon offer me to help with my recovery?

Answer:
We have nurses on staff to assist you with receiving appropriate medical treatment, and ergonomic specialists that work with you and your employer to aid in your return to work. Your claim representative helps you and your employer coordinate these servi

2. Can I charge for a “no show” visit?

Answer:
No. But if a patient becomes non-compliant according to your office policy, the DWC27/28 can be used to notify The Beacon that a patient has been discharged for non-compliance. List the missed appointment dates. Bill on a HCFA 1500 using the 99080 code

3. What criteria are used to determine an independent contractor?

Answer:
An independent contractor is defined as a person who files a DWC-11-IC “Notice of Designation as Independent Contractor” with the Department of Labor and Training. Although no one factor is determinative, issues such as work schedule control, invoicing,

4. Will The Beacon provide a quote over the phone?

Answer:
No. Determining the correct job classifications and rates for premium calculation if not as simple as it sounds. Jobs that appear to be similar may be considered different for classification purposes. Our underwriters will review the operations careful

5. What is the 'exclusive remedy doctrine' in the WC law.

Answer:
The exclusive remedy doctrine generally provides that an injured worker is only entitled to statutory workers’ compensation benefits from his or her employer in the event of a work related injury. It vitiates any tort action.