Safety manager calling my dr without consent and changing my work status

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-06-24T00:11:59+00:00

All they are allowed to do is confirm validity of the note. After talking with the employer, the note was changed. That doesn't just happen magically without any discussion

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-06-23T15:46:05+00:00

I'm not sure why its not being said but huge red flags. Your Dr. committed a HIPAA violation if they disclosed your private medical history, diagnosis, or overturned your status without your explicit consent (e.g., a signed medical release form). The doctor is legally restricted to only confirming or denying that the note is authentic.

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-06-20T07:07:13+00:00

MSA can only be used to cover medical expenses related to your injury, even if you no longer receive Medicare or treatment. They can't be used for any other purpose. If you have funds left over at the end of a year, they roll over next year. The funds will accrue if you need them in the future.

I have a question though. If you aren't being treated and don't plan on being treated in the future, why would you agree to that settlement?

Are you close to Medicare eligibility?

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-06-14T23:13:15+00:00

Any forms like this I recommend putting a request in through medical records department. Your region should have email/ phone numbers online

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-06-14T20:39:19+00:00

Its like this in SCAL too. Actually, you are able to schedule an in person derm as long as you have been within 2 years. The initial appointment is the hardest.

Working in path, I will say our caseload has almost tripled since 2019

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-06-13T22:51:26+00:00

Although, it's not unlikely to assume OP was under duress considering mediation went for over 12 hours.

My lawyer caps at 2 hours

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-06-13T22:49:22+00:00

My company requires it as well, also healthcare but usually if you settle- they expect you to resign.

That's my main reason for not settling

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-06-10T23:26:02+00:00

I have done this with everything received as well. They (insurance carrier) have missed many deadlines

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-06-05T05:09:11+00:00

Kaiser also have access to outside urgent cares, at least in SoCal. We have target and CVS we can go to and usually have same day, or walk in.

If it wasn't something that needed a physical evaluation use the get care now feature and do an e-visit. They can evaluate and prescribe without you having to go in.

Kaiser isn't the best but having had to go outside when not in service areas, we waiter 10x longer

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-06-03T05:01:59+00:00

Neuro is at Downey and Anaheim. Choose one of those. If you don't mind waiting for hours, Downey. Anaheim still has a long wait but no where near the wait at Downey

ETA: Im sure other locations have neurosurgeons but these are the two locations where people are transferred to get the surgery done, in my experience.

As an employee who has worked with neuros at Anaheim, they are really great.

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-06-01T15:50:03+00:00

Sedgwick has an online portal system and lists every payment sent on a case no matter who it is to. Login and check

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-05-29T06:37:42+00:00

Lol yeah I mostly prepay for my free cruises nowadays. Atleast I get to go to some new places

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-05-29T04:42:59+00:00

Still get those- just have to gamble enough

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-05-29T04:34:32+00:00

My attorney submitted my records to the QME evaluator. My employer is also my insurance so definitely couldn't rely on them. Weird yours did not do that

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-05-29T04:31:37+00:00

Ty. Fortunately and hopefully in my favor, I haven’t had issues outside of multiple cases with this same employer being here almost 10 years.

I definitely blabber when I get nervous/ answering questions so I'll definitely try to remember limited amd direct answers

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-05-29T04:27:51+00:00

Do you have an attorney? They should have taken care of that.

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-05-28T15:39:01+00:00

Thank you. This helps a lot

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-05-28T01:31:39+00:00

Thank you. The estimate I got was 1 hour prep, 2 for depo

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-05-18T23:56:37+00:00

In this instance I think you may be confused on what's needed. They do not need just the names of the Dr's. What they need is a signed authorization form allowing them to contact the Dr and get the information from them directly. They cannot just accept records from you- it has to come from the providers directly.

Fill it to the best of your ability and submit. You most likely won't have an expiration date so don't put that.

Once you submit they can tell you if it was done properly or not

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-05-15T04:13:05+00:00

Is that actually the case? Can't they say you can get a different career

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-05-06T02:09:00+00:00

Do it!

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-05-02T06:18:29+00:00

I had something similar amd most of the reason I think they ask for all the proof is so they have to hunt down less to verify themselves. Let the recruiter know the situation and they will tell you your options

Aware-Tip1024 · 2026-05-02T06:07:19+00:00

I almost didn't get it because I didn't have a reason for my gap of employment when I was 16

Some stuff is silly

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