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Kentucky has a no-fault workers’ compensation system, but when an employee is injured due to an employer’s safety violations, additional workers’ compensation benefits become available in the form of a “safety penalty”. When an accident is caused by the intentional failure of the employer to comply with a specific statute or administrative regulation, the employee’s […]
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Members of the Kentucky Public Pensions plan who receive disability benefits from the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) can have their disability benefits discontinued. The KPPA contracts with a Managed Medical Review Organization (MMRO) for the administration of disability retirement claims. The MMRO sometimes contacts members to determine if they still meet the requirements for […]
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After you have been injured, receiving notice that your request for benefits has been denied can be upsetting and confusing. There are many reasons that claims get denied. Knowledge of the requirements for a successful workers’ compensation claim is crucial. Work injuries should be reported immediately to management. Claims get denied when employers and insurers […]
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