You
- Focus on your recovery (we'll let you know if we need something)
- Let your employer know about your medical appointments and restrictions
- Contact your claims representative with any questions
Your Employer
- Pays for workers' compensation insurance, so your medical care and wage replacement is covered
- Works with Pinnacol to determine modified duty tasks that comply with the restrictions from your doctor
Your doctor
- Treats your injury
- Works with Pinnacol Assurance through Requests for Authorization to ensure your care is covered
- Coordinates referrals with other providers, such as a physical therapist, if additional care is needed
- Clarifies restrictions, as a results of your injury, and determines when you can get back to work
- Determines when you've completed your treatment
Pinnacol Assurance
(Your employer's workers' compensation insurance company)
- Works with your providers to ensure your care is covered
- Stays in contact with you throughout your claim
- Follows laws and regulations from the State of Colorado and is monitored by the Division of Workers' Compensation, a governmental agency
