Work Injury Questions, Answered

In general, yes. An injured worker in Illinois may choose two physicians.

In general, Illinois allows an injured worker to choose their own physician. Telling your employer about the injury and where you are being treated helps the billing go to the right place.

For a covered work injury, the provider bills the employer or its insurer directly. Staff can explain how billing applies to your visit before you are seen.

Bring a photo ID, your employer's name and address, the date of the injury and any claim number or insurer information you have been given.

Yes. The provider writes a work status note at the visit describing any restrictions.

Yes. Providers evaluate repetitive strain problems as well as injuries from a single incident, and document what you report about your job duties.

Delayed onset is common after strains, falls and crashes. Tell the provider exactly when symptoms started; it is documented as part of your history.

Not automatically. The provider orders imaging when the examination points to something imaging would change.

An injured worker in Illinois may choose two physicians. Tell the new provider who you have already seen.

Federal employees are covered under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, administered by OWCP, and providers must be enrolled with OWCP to treat you. We connect federal employees with enrolled providers.

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