Tag Archives: HIPAA

When The Insurance Company Wants To Go To Your Appointments

By Mike Helfand on November 27, 2025 Posted in Tips if Injured

Under Illinois workers' compensation law, the insurance company is not allowed to talk to your doctor or go to your medical appointments. … Continue Reading

Do I Have To Tell My Boss I’m Going To The Hospital?

By Mike Helfand on January 3, 2023 Posted in Tips if Injured

There is a very important Illinois workers’ compensation law that says you have to notify your employer about a work accident within 45 days of when you knew or should have known that you were injured on the job. If you don’t, you lose your rights to get work comp benefits. In other words, if … Continue Reading