Employees injured on or after January 1, 2013, who have received a supplemental job displacement benefit voucher (SJDB), may also qualify for an additional one-time $5,000 payment.
The Return-to-Work Supplement Program (RTWSP) will mail approved applicants a $5,000 check that can be used to supplement the earnings lost from being injured.
If you have to travel to get treatment for your work injury, you are entitled to re-payment of your travel costs. The mileage rate is .56 cents ($0.56) per mile. Mileage for reasonable travel to the pharmacy, parking, bridge tolls, public transportation and other travel-related costs are also included. Complete this form. Attach receipts. Send the original to the insurance company and keep a copy. Do not send the original or a copy to the local Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) or the information and assistance officer. If your travel costs are not paid within 60 days, contact the information and assistance officer.
We know the workers’ compensation system can be confusing and sometimes stressful. To help our clients understand the process we have created this helpful Frequently Asked Questions page that come up in many cases. Whenever you have a question regarding your case, please consult this list which many times will contain the answer. If after consulting this list you still have a question, please feel free to contact our office.
If you are injured or become ill, either physically or mentally, because of your job, including injuries resulting from a workplace crime, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Use the attached form to file a workers’ compensation claim with your employer.