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LECOM Workers’ Compensation Information

MILLCREEK HEALTH SYSTEM

Please be advised that your workers’ compensation is currently being handled by:

Highmark Casualty Insurance Company

P.O. Box 2738

Pittsburgh, PA 15230

Phone: (800) 880-7963

Fax: (412) 544-0730

Remember, it is important to tell your employer about your injury.
In case of work-related injury or illness, report the injury to your supervisor immediately.
Failure to do so can delay your benefits or cause you to lose your rights to benefits.

GET CARE FROM ONE OF THE DESIGNATED PHYSICIANS BELOW. Except in extreme emergency, if you go to a doctor not provided by your employer, the bills may not be covered under Workers’ Compensation.If the employer provided doctor refers you to another physician, bills will be covered.

After 90 days, you may go to a licensed practitioner of your choice if you still need medical care.Your bills will be paid if:

1.You tell your employer or insurance carrier about the new physician within 5-days of your first visit.
2.Your doctor files required reports (First report within 10-days; monthly thereafter).
3.You must treat with one of the designated physicians or health care providers listed for a period of 90
days.
4.If a panel provider recommends invasive surgery, you may obtain a second opinion from a non-panel provider, the treatment must be provided by a panel provider for 90-days from the date of the visit to the
non-panel provider.

NOTE: Worker’s Compensation fraud is felony, punishable by a fine up to $50,000.00 or double value of the fraud, and/or imprisonment of not more than 7-years along with civil penalties up to $15,000.00