The employee must report the injury to the employer within 120 days of the accident, illness or disease. If the employee reports the injury within 21 days of the accident, the indemnity benefits are payable from the date of the accident, if they apply. If the injury is report 22 days to 120 days after it occurred, the indemnity benefits are payable from the date the injury is reported. The employer must report the accident to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation within 21 days to avoid sanctions.
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Settlements:
Lump sum settlements are allowed. Compromise and Release Agreements are used to resolve future medical exposure, future indemnity exposure or both. If the parties agree, a structured settlement may be used to pay the claim. All settlements are subject to the requirements of Medicare.
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