w/c to pay or not to pay?

[withmore]

I was told to go to PT in NYC for PT twice a week for TOS but I can only afford once. Now that this Dr told the truth and it is caused by my work as a dental hygienist, shouldn't w/c be paying for this 2 hour train ride, cab fair and copays and my day of missed work? If I have to go for six to 8 weeks that's a chunck of change.

i called my w/c atty but he's out till Monday. Any advice?

[hairdresser]

Hello Withmore: I'm really not sure where your claim is, but I'm in Canada. I was told wc here is legally bound to pay for pt as long as a doctor or specialist orders it. Like I said not to sure about your laws. I hope you are entitled to pt and milege at least. Take Care

[Jo*mar]

yes,
you need to look on your state website for the work comp board or injured worker section - travel costs should be paid /reimbursed and there should be a form for you to fill out
- keep all receipts for mileage, meals parking, bus fare etc.

PT will need to be authorized by w/c - but if denied the PT place might use your pvt card as secondary ins so you can have tx while you appeal the denial.
I was able to get tx that way but ended up paying the cost out of my settlement due to mistakes and delays in billing and notifications.:(
But for me, in the long run I really think getting the PT timely that way just might have saved my ****:)

There is risk I think in waiting for the approvals.
Unless you really learn about self care and posture care
- a great thing about the online videos - you can get some great lessons for free - massage, posture, TrP, bodywork plus you can see some that look good and some that are not so good.
so when you can get PT or therapy approved you will have a good idea of how it should be.