I collected WC benefits for several months then tried to go back to work. After a week I had to leave again due to my injury; I notified the insurance company. Do they have to resume my benefits?

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I collected WC benefits for several months then tried to go back to work. After a week I had to leave again due to my injury; I notified the insurance company. Do they have to resume my benefits?

Yes; under the worker' compensation law, §8 (2) (c), in cases where liability has been established, if you return to work for less than 28 days, and are forced to leave work again due to your injury, the insurer must resume payments to you. However, you are required to report your renewed disability to the insurer, in writing, within 21 days of going back out. The insurer must resume these payments within 14 days of receiving notice from you.

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