Workers' Compensation (WC) is a benefit that will pay for reasonable and necessary medical care if you have experienced a work-related illness or injury.
When an injury/illness occurs:
The State of Michigan has the right to choose who will provide your medical treatment for the first 28 days following the initial treatment of the injury or illness. If you are not seen at an Occupational Health Care Clinic, the State is not required to pay for any medical bills from other providers during this time. After 28 days, you have the right to choose any treating provider qualified to treat your injury or illness.
Once the DMO has received your Workers' Compensation claim, they will file a claim with Sedgwick, our third-party administrator.
Once an injury/illness is determined to be work-related, compensation will be established as follows:
Some State of Michigan positions are covered under various assault statutes. If your injury was the result of an assault while performing employment duties, you may receive:
Workers' Compensation Summary (Assault)
If you are not sure if you are covered under this provision, contact the DMO at 877-443-6362, option 2.
Prior to returning to work:
| Phone: 877-443-6362, Option 2 | Fax: 517-241-9926 | ||
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