Calgary Workers’ Compensation
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Here at Stance Physio, we believe that everyone is entitled to health care that’s both effective and affordable. This is why all the services that we offer, including physical therapy and chiropractic treatments, are tailored to fit your needs, daily schedule, and budget.
For more information about the financial health assistance we provide, including workers’ compensation in Calgary, please contact our team today.
What is Workers’ Compensation?
When you’re injured at work, you are entitled to workers’ compensation. Known more colloquially as “workers comp”, this is a form of insurance that employers must extend to their employees. In fact, it is a law enforced by the federal government.
Calgary workers’ compensation is obtained from a private insurance company. Each job sector like business, oil and gas, and the medical field, usually has its own unique package of benefits that they offer employees.
To extend on that point, a variety of benefits are available to injured workers, though it is dependent on their situation. These benefits can include:
- Replacing lost salary.
- Paying for health care costs.
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- Legal protection.
With this said, there are a few things that you should keep in mind. Firstly, workers’ compensation is not equivalent to unemployment or disability insurance. Also, if you are injured and decide to take advantage of workers’ compensation, this means that you are waiving your right to sue your employer.
Have questions about obtaining workers’ compensation near you? Get in touch with your insurance provider when you can. Knowing what you’re eligible for prior to receiving care will save you a lot of headaches and worry.
Workers’ Compensation in Calgary at Stance Physio
Dealing with health insurance can be a hassle, especially when you’re hurt. After all, you should be focusing on your recovery as opposed to navigating all sorts of paperwork. Our team here at Stance Physio understands this very well, which is why we offer services designed to make the financial process as streamlined as possible. We’re here to help you in any way we can.
Our services include:
- Direct billing – After you’ve obtained the treatment you need, we’ll help you understand the extent of coverage that you’re entitled to. We’ll also handle the payment process itself, billing your insurance provider on your behalf.
- Workers’ compensation eligibility – We will be able to tell if you indeed qualify for workers’ compensation. If you aren’t, we’ll work with you to find an affordable alternative.
- Post-surgery forms – If you need surgery, especially from a workplace accident, expect there to be paperwork. Our staff will happily walk you through these forms so you don’t spend hours feeling frustrated or lost and can move on with healing.
Have questions or concerns about workers’ compensation near you? No problem! Give us a call, head over to our website, or drop by our local clinic to find out more. We look forward to meeting with you!
Psychological Counseling for Workers’ Compensation
Sometimes work can be stressful, but when that stress contributes to a mental stress injury, you may need more support to recover. A work-related mental stress injury is a psychological injury or illness caused by one or more substantial sources of stress at a person’s work or by one or more work-related traumatic events.
When you make a claim for a mental stress injury, we’ll work with you, your health care provider and your employer to get the information we need to know if your situation qualifies for our benefits and services. We generally cannot cover mental stress caused by an employer’s management decisions or actions, such as termination, transfer, changes in working hours and/or in changes in productivity expectations.
If your situation qualifies, the benefits we provide to treat work-related mental stress injuries may include psychological assessment and treatment, prescription medications, wage replacement, or return-to-work services. You will not be able to access benefits or services unless and until your claim is allowed.
