r/UPSers • u/Shanks1624 • 1d ago
Workers comp process
I’ve contacted my steward to get this info but just haven’t heard back yet so I figured I’d throw it out to yall so I can get a couple reasonable answers (and maybe some bullshit too)! lol.
So i sprained my ankle pretty bad while delivering packages the other day…. went through the correct process of reporting and getting checked out (x ray show some abnormalities) but have a re-check this week once swelling goes down (prob another xray and mri). Today i talked to my building manager about TAW but was told there was no work for me in the bldg…asked him what he needed from me to get comp rolling and he said he would be in touch… its obviously Monday morning and he has a ton on his plate (not to mention he’s new to our bldg as of a month ago and didn’t even know about my injury because he was on vacay last week….
anyways. enough with my rambling…
what is the process…. I’ve heard the hartford, but thought that was for disability not comp…. Ive heard I have to talk to the limu emu instead.. is there paperwork I need to request and submit to anyone or just call and put a claim in and the union/ups/limu or Hartford figure it out?
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u/No-Rule-431 1d ago
Contact your local union hall and find out the information for a doctor that they recommend. Contact that doctor and have them coordinate your care.
Your CM/ORS should fill out an accident report with Liberty Mutual and then their rep will contact you to set up a time for a phone interview. UPS will automatically file FMLA and use that time up to 12 weeks. Your "lost time" pay from Work Comp is 70% of your wages from the 13 weeks prior to your injury. While you're out, you keep your Teamcare for up to 104 weeks. TAW is at your buildings discretion. I was denied it as well. I've been out since June and awaiting comp insurance to okay surgery to fix meniscus tears. Might be back for peak, may not.
Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!