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1. I have been injured at work. How do I report a claim?
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Notify your supervisor or human resource department immediately.
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2. What are the benefits of Nurse Case Management (NCM)?
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Assists the injured worker to achieve the highest level of medical improvement, and facilitates a successful return to work in the safest, most cost effective manner. NCM is provided on a case-by-case basis. NCM provides patient advocacy. Facilitation
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3. Will The Beacon provide a quote over the phone?
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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
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4. What if subcontractors are used?
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For each subcontractor you hire, The Beacon's auditors will look for either a certificate of workers' compensation insurance or DWC-11-IC "Notice of Designation" for a sole proprietor or partner with no employees. All subcontractors and independent contra
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5. What is the 'exclusive remedy doctrine' in the WC law.
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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.
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