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Workers’ comp at urgent care

Unexpected injuries during work hours may require immediate treatment at the urgent care centers nearby, we can help. When you need to visit an urgent care for workers’ comp-related injuries, just walk in, save your spot online for a convenient visit any of the conveniently located centers.

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What is workers’ compensation?

Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance carried by employers that pays cash and medical care benefits to employees who are injured or become sick on the job. This type of insurance protects employees from financial concerns caused by work-related injuries or illnesses.

Workers’ comp benefits are determined and processed by each state’s workers’ compensation board. The type of compensation can vary by state. 

If you are injured on the job, the first step is to report the injury or illness to your employer. The employer will then help you file the paperwork and determine the next steps you need to take.

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What can be treated under workers’ comp?

Workers’ comp covers work-related illnesses or injuries. This can include:

  • Funeral expenses due to a work injury
  • Lost wages caused by missed work
  • Medical expenses for immediate and long-term treatment
  • Ongoing medical care costs

Medical expenses can include visits to the emergency room or urgent care for workers’ comp. It may also include prescriptions, surgeries or other treatments. We can help you get the care you need for just about everything, from muscle tears to cuts and repetitive strains such as carpal tunnel, tendonitis and back pain.

Workers’ comp will cover the lost wages if the injury requires you to miss work. It can also cover disability, treatment for chronic injuries or illnesses or funeral expenses for workers’ families. It does not cover injuries or illnesses that happen outside the workplace or compensate for missed wages because of those conditions. 

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Why visit an urgent care?

Can you go to urgent care for workers’ comp? Yes, the urgent care partners can help evaluate and treat any work-related injury and provide the documentation your employer will need to file for workers’ compensation. When injuries are non-life threatening, an urgent care may be more convenient than an emergency room.

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Workers’ Comp FAQs

Workers’ Comp FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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