Why Does Workers' Compensation Refuse to Pay for Surgery?

Unfortunately, workers' compensation insurance companies do not always approve the medical treatment recommended by your treating doctor. This can be very frustrating because you need treatment to get better and return to work. Georgia workers's compensation attorney Jason Perkins discusses some of the ways that you can try to get surgery approved in this episode of the Georgia Workers' Compensation Video Series.

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Where can I get the forums your speaking about I can file

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Thank you for your question! The forms are available at sbwc.georgia.gov/publications-and-forms/forms/board-forms. This article provides a more detailed explanation of the medical treatment forms - Form WC-205 and Form WC-PMT - perkinslawtalk.com/blog/beating-insurance-company-medical-treatment-denials/.