{"id":4907,"date":"2021-02-28T09:05:14","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T09:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aiellolawgroup.com\/?p=4907"},"modified":"2025-11-03T15:56:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T21:56:12","slug":"who-pays-medical-bills-if-you-are-injured-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aiellolawgroup.com\/news\/who-pays-medical-bills-if-you-are-injured-at-work","title":{"rendered":"Who Pays Medical Bills if You Are Injured At Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Who<\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been recently injured on the job, you likely have a million concerns racing through your head \u2013 and paying for a bunch of medical bills is likely right at the top of that list. The good news though is, you don\u2019t actually have to worry about it. Full medical care and coverage is the core of workers\u2019 compensation laws in Michigan<\/a>. It doesn\u2019t even matter who was at fault in your situation. You\u2019re always covered!<\/p>\n

How It Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

As an employee, you can choose your own doctor once you\u2019ve waiting the necessary 28 days from the start of your care. You can choose any doctor you want, but it is recommended you take your time to choose the very best you can find as you will not be required to pay any fees, balances, copays, or deductibles for the treatments you receive.<\/p>\n

If you have been disabled<\/a> as a result of your accident, you will also need proof of your ongoing claim in the form of medical evidence. This is to verify the disability<\/a> and its causation, which is why you will definitely want your own doctor for this. Doctors and specialists handpicked by insurance companies often have greater interest in undermining your claims for personal gain than getting you what you need.<\/p>\n

Medical Benefits<\/strong> Included In Workers\u2019 Comp<\/strong><\/p>\n

Injured workers receiving workers\u2019 compensation laws in Michigan<\/a> are entitled to total treatment coverage; meaning no deductibles or copays of any kind for:<\/p>\n