Boston Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog
When you’ve been injured at work in Massachusetts, one of the biggest concerns is making sure you get the medical treatment you need. Workers’ compensation insurance is designed to cover reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to your injury. But the process isn’t always straightforward—insurance companies often delay or deny approvals, leaving injured workers frustrated.
If you’re wondering how to get your treatment authorized, this guide breaks down the steps and explains what you can do to protect your rights.
Understanding Your Rights to Medical Treatment in Massachusetts
Under Massachusetts workers’ compensation law (M.G.L. c. 152), injured employees are entitled to:
- Payment of medical bills for treatment that is reasonable, necessary, and related to the work injury.
- Coverage for doctor visits, surgery, physical therapy, prescriptions, and diagnostic tests.
- Reimbursement for travel expenses to and from medical appointments.
At Carney, Rezendes & Crowley, LLC, we’ve represented injured Massachusetts workers for decades — including hundreds of construction workers from Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, Milton, Braintree, Plymouth, Taunton, and Bridgewater.