Who is responsible for a medical bill that worker's compensation will not pay?

Full question:

Under Federal Workermans Compensation Law, if neither Workmans Compensation or the Worker's personal Health Insurance carrier will pay a workmans compensation medical bill, is the injured worker legally liable to pay the medical bill out of his own pocket?

  • Category: Insurance
  • Subcategory: Worker's Compensation
  • Date:
  • State: Wisconsin

Answer:

Typically, the patient is personally liable for the cost of services that aren't covered by a third party.

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The Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) covers federal employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. This includes full-time and part-time employees, as well as certain volunteers and trainees. However, it does not cover independent contractors or employees of private companies.