State of Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission

MEMORANDUM NO. 2020-03

NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS AND ATTORNEYS REGARDING MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

 

TO: WCC Commissioners, District Administrators, Claimants, Self-Insureds, Insurance Carriers, Attorneys, Unions, and Advisory Board Members
FROM: Stephen M. Morelli, Chairman
DATE: March 17, 2020
RE: NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS AND ATTORNEYS REGARDING MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

 

IN LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK, IF YOU HAVE FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS, OR HAVE HAD DIRECT EXPOSURE TO SOMEONE WHO HAS FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS:

Prior to going to any scheduled medical appointment (doctor visit, physical therapy, diagnostic testing, etc.) related to your workers’ compensation claim, please contact the medical provider to explain your circumstances so that they can determine whether your appointment should go forward or be rescheduled.

When in doubt call the medical provider. It would be advisable to document the date and time of your call.