Workers' Comp payment - CSRNation2024-03-28T18:12:37Zhttp://csrnation.ning.com/forum/topics/workers-comp-payment?feed=yes&xn_auth=noYou nailed it. That's why I…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-08-10:1736041:Comment:12398092012-08-10T19:27:39.986ZCynthia Dunbarhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/CynthiaDunbar
<p>You nailed it. That's why I mentioned the higher rate when I cited the Labor Code. It's the agency's way of keeping their business with attorneys who are bound by the state to give the applicant free transcripts - while throwing you "a bone," if you will, because you'll rarely see a copy order unless you have co-defense. If you have co-defense, make sure you get paid for a copy since it's then an O&3 (or 4 or 5).</p>
<p><br></br>So the way to look at it is PI/Business (anything Superior…</p>
<p>You nailed it. That's why I mentioned the higher rate when I cited the Labor Code. It's the agency's way of keeping their business with attorneys who are bound by the state to give the applicant free transcripts - while throwing you "a bone," if you will, because you'll rarely see a copy order unless you have co-defense. If you have co-defense, make sure you get paid for a copy since it's then an O&3 (or 4 or 5).</p>
<p><br/>So the way to look at it is PI/Business (anything Superior Court) = automatic O&1 = page rate</p>
<p>WCAB = automatic O&2 = DIFFERENT/HIGHER page rate</p>
<p><br/>I'm in SoCal where they stip for the original to go to the other side on a lot of PI and even business. So, frankly, the WCAB O&2 with the higher rate can often be more lucrative for me than a Superior Court case that just ends up as an O&1.</p> Debbie, I've done plenty of W…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-08-07:1736041:Comment:12391362012-08-07T17:25:54.024ZDeborah M.http://csrnation.ning.com/profile/DeborahMeyers
<p>Debbie, I've done plenty of WC depos, and it's a higher rate, but not the same as an O+2 would normally be. So say a PI is normally $3.50 (just picking a number of my hat) and an extra copy would be $1/page, a WC would be paid at $4 or $4.25/page. Why don't you just ask the agency what their rate is for different types of jobs?</p>
<p>Debbie, I've done plenty of WC depos, and it's a higher rate, but not the same as an O+2 would normally be. So say a PI is normally $3.50 (just picking a number of my hat) and an extra copy would be $1/page, a WC would be paid at $4 or $4.25/page. Why don't you just ask the agency what their rate is for different types of jobs?</p> Not yet. That was the reason…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-08-07:1736041:Comment:12392412012-08-07T16:43:29.526ZDebbie Taggarthttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/DebbieTaggart
<p>Not yet. That was the reason for this post. I wanted to make sure I knew what I was talking about before I asked about it.</p>
<p>Not yet. That was the reason for this post. I wanted to make sure I knew what I was talking about before I asked about it.</p> Just out of curiosty, did you…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-08-07:1736041:Comment:12390212012-08-07T16:24:07.953ZRosalie DeLeonardishttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/RosalieHenshall
<p>Just out of curiosty, did you ask the agency why only 0&1? I know sometimes the person in billing at the agency will make a mistake, but once I bring it to their attention it's always corrected and I get paid for the additional copy.</p>
<p>Just out of curiosty, did you ask the agency why only 0&1? I know sometimes the person in billing at the agency will make a mistake, but once I bring it to their attention it's always corrected and I get paid for the additional copy.</p> Could try that. But I specif…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-08-07:1736041:Comment:12391332012-08-07T16:13:43.386ZDebbie Taggarthttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/DebbieTaggart
<p>Could try that. But I specifically put on my job sheets O&2 for the Ins. Co, with a notation to send one of those copies to the applicant. Sounds to me like it's part of the Workers' Comp system, that the applicant gets a copy. But I feel more confident in this information now so that next time I only get paid an O&1cc for WC, I'll be able to confront the firm and ask them why no O & 2cc payment.</p>
<p>Could try that. But I specifically put on my job sheets O&2 for the Ins. Co, with a notation to send one of those copies to the applicant. Sounds to me like it's part of the Workers' Comp system, that the applicant gets a copy. But I feel more confident in this information now so that next time I only get paid an O&1cc for WC, I'll be able to confront the firm and ask them why no O & 2cc payment.</p> Debbie, I think one way aroun…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-08-07:1736041:Comment:12391302012-08-07T15:25:46.215ZRosalie DeLeonardishttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/RosalieHenshall
<p>Debbie, I think one way around getting paid for just an 0&1 is asking the applicant's attorney if he would like a copy on the record. I have never asked in a WC case unless there were three attorneys present because it's always been an 0&2, but I may have to start now if things are changing.</p>
<p>Debbie, I think one way around getting paid for just an 0&1 is asking the applicant's attorney if he would like a copy on the record. I have never asked in a WC case unless there were three attorneys present because it's always been an 0&2, but I may have to start now if things are changing.</p> Thank you, Cynthia. That's e…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-08-07:1736041:Comment:12391262012-08-07T15:16:25.175ZDebbie Taggarthttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/DebbieTaggart
<p>Thank you, Cynthia. That's exactly what I was looking for was some code requirement, but had no idea where to look. So the way I read that code, it's not required to sell two copies of the transcript. It's been done that way, selling two copies, over the years because that's what they were getting: two copies. This business is so frustrating lately. The big firms seem to be making deals, reaping the rewards and cutting us out of it. I guess I'll do what I have been doing and not…</p>
<p>Thank you, Cynthia. That's exactly what I was looking for was some code requirement, but had no idea where to look. So the way I read that code, it's not required to sell two copies of the transcript. It's been done that way, selling two copies, over the years because that's what they were getting: two copies. This business is so frustrating lately. The big firms seem to be making deals, reaping the rewards and cutting us out of it. I guess I'll do what I have been doing and not working for those firms who aren't paying fairly, but that's really starting to limit who I can work for. </p> Thanks for the info, Rosalie.…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-08-07:1736041:Comment:12391242012-08-07T14:47:30.408ZJudyhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/JudyRunes
<p>Thanks for the info, Rosalie. Maybe he's getting reimbursed by the insurance company, because he's cutting the checks from his account.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info, Rosalie. Maybe he's getting reimbursed by the insurance company, because he's cutting the checks from his account.</p> I think you should still bill…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-08-07:1736041:Comment:12390202012-08-07T14:36:16.233ZRosalie DeLeonardishttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/RosalieHenshall
<p>I think you should still bill as an 0&2 and send the copy to the applicant's attorney since the applicant is entitled to it.</p>
<p>I think you should still bill as an 0&2 and send the copy to the applicant's attorney since the applicant is entitled to it.</p> They were both witnesses as t…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-08-07:1736041:Comment:12389292012-08-07T14:26:21.350ZPatricia Babitshttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Patricia98
<p>They were both witnesses as to what the applicant could or couldn't do after the injury. They were both roommates of the applicant.</p>
<p>They were both witnesses as to what the applicant could or couldn't do after the injury. They were both roommates of the applicant.</p>