After sustaining an injury at work, you can rely on your workers’ compensation benefits for support as you recover. Sometimes, you could become eligible for more than one type of benefit, usually varying based on your injury’s details and severity. There might be multiple inclusions, such as medical benefits, temporary total disability, temporary partial disability, vocational rehabilitation and healing period benefits.
In Iowa, healing period benefits can be relevant for situations where a job-related injury causes you to miss work. They could be applicable to both permanent impairments and temporary disabilities, making them functional in tandem with other compensation options.
When does it end?
Like other workers’ comp features, it also applies based on specific terms and conditions. Initially, it takes effect right after sustaining the injury, allowing you to receive payments covering the period from the day after the accident until it ends.
There are many reasons for you to stop receiving payments under this benefit, including one of the following, whichever happens first: you recover well enough to return to your job, you heal entirely based on the expectations of your treating physician or your doctor deems you recovered enough to get back to work.
Despite becoming ineligible to continue receiving payments under this option, your other benefits could continue based on your condition and circumstances.
Fully understanding what workers’ comp options apply to you
There are laws in Iowa that protect your rights to receive workers’ comp coverage when necessary. Still, they could be challenging to understand, mainly due to complications brought about by your situation.
Sometimes, legal counsel and guidance are beneficial when determining what coverage is appropriate for you and what you should do next. Experienced insight might not ensure an ideal outcome, but it can help you understand the process and address possible issues.
