Shielded Mail Bag - FAQ with Kristine Callegy

The episode features a mailbag format where listener questions related to workers' comp claims are addressed. Topics include the timeframes for filing a claim, coverage for off-duty incidents, misconceptions about workers' comp, payment and leave policies, reporting a claim, selecting a doctor, mileage reimbursement, transportation services, and access to medical history in workers' comp claims. Takeaways Workers' comp claims have specific timeframes for filing based on the type of injury. Workers' comp provides mileage reimbursement for travel to medical appointments. Access to medical history in workers' comp claims is limited to relevant records for the specific injury being claimed. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mailbag Episode 06:19 Coverage for Off-Duty Incidents 11:32 Payment and Leave Policies 19:15 Selecting a Doctor for Workers' Comp 28:44 Access to Medical History in Workers' Comp