I am a meat market manager for Kroger
Two weeks ago I injured myself on the job
Went to a regular doctor who said i was to see an orthopedic specialist
So dec. 20 I went and had an MRI and I have a minis cal tear they are wanting to operate on Wednesday dec. 26 , 2012
I did fill out an injury paper at work but now I'm told I need to get with workman's comp and well it's Sunday and Christmas time I have no idea what steps to take
I don't want to get screwed out of this and have to pay out of pocket for a surgery that is for a work related injury
Please anyone
I need some guidance
Any suggestions?
i could be wrong but i dont think it will matter if you fill out the papers after the surgury. can't you get them tomorrow from store management and take them with you?
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I am no longer part of the oppressed, evil workforce of Kroger! Can you say "Hallelujah"
I can but I was told this all had to be taken care of (contacting workman's comp and sending in union paperwork) before surgery on Wednesday and I was just told this tonight
Thanks I will
My Kroger store manager and union rep stated I needed to do these things or workers comp. would not provide any assistance
I have only been here a year so I'm still getting familiar with everything
Well the thing is Kroger doesn't actually have workers compensation. They have something called "Kroger Compensation". Tell your union rep to stop being lazy and help get the forms you need to get the process started.
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Hello dude..i think if you are injured on the duty then its owner right to take care of you and gave all the expenses for the treatment which is the good sign of the good management..but wish you best of luck for the operation..get well soon..
Let's me start this my saying I hope you are doing better...I work for Kroger, Columbus, Ohio and Let say Kroger will fight you every step of the way for $1.00 !!! I am still having to fight for payment after my surgery after they approved it. They have two lawyers Sedgwick and Desmore here and I am approaching four years of unpaid bills. If at all possible used your own insurance and get the treatment you need and get a great workers compensation attorney you are going to need one !!!
Let's me start this my saying I hope you are doing better...I work for Kroger, Columbus, Ohio and Let say Kroger will fight you every step of the way for $1.00 !!! I am still having to fight for payment after my surgery after they approved it. They have two lawyers Sedgwick and Desmore here and I am approaching four years of unpaid bills. If at all possible used your own insurance and get the treatment you need and get a great workers compensation attorney you are going to need one !!! P.S. Kroger's plays buy a different set of rules because they are self Insured.
Let's me start this my saying I hope you are doing better...I work for Kroger, Columbus, Ohio and Let say Kroger will fight you every step of the way for $1.00 !!! I am still having to fight for payment after my surgery after they approved it. They have two lawyers Sedgwick and Desmore here and I am approaching four years of unpaid bills. If at all possible used your own insurance and get the treatment you need and get a great workers compensation attorney you are going to need one !!! P.S. Kroger's plays buy a different set of rules because they are self Insured, and if you are counting on the Union...DON'T !!!
