What type of Medical expenses are covered by Kentucky Workers Compensation?
Employers must pay an injured employee’s medical expenses reasonably related to the “cure and relief of the injury.” Medical expensesinclude doctor, and chiropractor charges, prescription expenses, hospital bills, nursing treatment, charges for tests (such as x-rays and MRI’s), braces, travel expenses, and many other items. In Kentucky, medical expenses can be payable for life. The employee is not required to make co-payments or pay deductibles for medical treatment obtained in Kentucky. Medical expenses are required to be paid within 30 days of receipt by the employer.
