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| What Everyone Should Know About Worker's Compensation | | The City of Westfield provides a valuable insurance. It is called Workers Compensation Insurance and it provides you with benefits in case of a job-related injury or illness. |
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What is the first thing I should do?
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If you are injured on the job, immediately report the problem to your foreman. You should also complete a written accident report. Filing a claim is important, especially if medical attention is necessary. Prompt and accurate fact-gathering is important in making sure you receive the benefits and medical care you need. Please complete the forms accurately and completely. Your foreman, or your office department, will have all the necessary forms.
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Where do I go for medical attention?
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Noble Hospital is our preferred provider. We have arrangements with them to treat our work-injured employees. Just identify yourself as a City employee and that you have received a work-related injury.
For follow up care, Noble Hospital Occupational Health Clinic is our preferred provider, and is available to take care of you.
Should you choose to receive follow up medical care from another provider, you are responsible for having a “Physician’s Medical” form completed by your doctor and returned to the City for each visit. The forms are available from your department and/or the Personnel Department at City Hall or the Benefits Office for the School Department at Ashley Street. It is essential, that forms are returned immediately.
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If I have any other questions or need further medical tests, who do I contact?
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The City of Westfield is self-insured, every dollar spent is paid by the City. We have contracted with Cook & Company, as our Third Party Administrator to review all claims, treatment and expenses. Your doctor or pharmacy should call Cook & Co to have services approved, bills should be sent to them, or to answer any questions. They can be contacted at: 800/281-9696, Fax# 781/837-8986 or by mail at PO BOX 1068, MARSHFIELD MA 02050-1068.
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What happens if I lose time as a result of my injury?
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All reports must be completed and filed by you and your department. Should you be entitled to indemnity payments at workers compensation rates for lost time, your check will be available at the Personnel Department at City Hall on Friday.
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