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How to Get a Second Medical Opinion in a Missouri Work Comp Case

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Not getting proper care after a work injury? Learn how a second opinion can protect your health and your claim. Missouri workers’ comp help starts here. If you’ve been injured at work in Missouri, you likely saw a doctor chosen by your employer’s insurance company. But what if that doctor says you’re “fine”—and you know … Read more

Updated: June 4, 2025

When Workers’ Comp Covers Surgery—and When It Doesn’t

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Injured at work? Learn when Missouri workers’ comp covers surgery, when it doesn’t, and how to fight denials to get the medical care you need. If you’ve been injured at work in Missouri and your doctor recommends surgery, you may wonder if workers’ compensation will cover the procedure. In many cases, the answer is yes, … Read more

Can You Request a Different Doctor in a Missouri Workers’ Comp Case?

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Missouri law gives employers the right to choose their workers’ compensation doctor, but you have options if you receive inadequate care. If you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, you may find yourself dissatisfied with the medical care you’re receiving. Many injured workers ask: “Can I choose my own doctor for a workers’ compensation … Read more

Updated: June 4, 2025

How Long Do I Have to See a Doctor After a Work Injury?

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Injured at work? Learn how soon you need to see a doctor after a work injury in Missouri to protect your health & workers’ comp benefits. If you’ve been injured at work, one of the first questions you may ask is: How long do I have to see a doctor after a work injury?The short … Read more

Updated: March 21, 2025

Can Your Employer Require Medical Appointments Outside Work Hours?

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Missouri workers’ compensation rules give employers significant control over medical care, but there are important limits on scheduling requirements. Under Missouri workers’ compensation law, employers and insurance carriers maintain substantial control over medical treatment following a workplace injury. This includes the right to select medical providers and schedule appointments. However, this control isn’t absolute, and … Read more

Updated: October 23, 2024

Understanding Health Insurance Coverage During Workers’ Compensation

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Learn how Missouri workers’ compensation affects your health insurance benefits, including who’s responsible for coverage and what happens if you leave your job. When you’re injured on the job in Missouri and receive workers’ compensation benefits, maintaining your health insurance coverage becomes a critical concern. Missouri law provides specific protections for injured workers, but the … Read more

Updated: October 23, 2024