Medical expenses for work-related injuries are covered by workers' compensation insurance which is provided by the Lab. Employees have responsibilities under workers' compensation including:
- Timely reporting of injuries
- Seeking care promptly
- Following physician's directions
Occupational Medicine provides case management and coordination of work restrictions with your supervisors.
For more information about our practices, off-site physician referrals, treatment, and coordination of work restrictions after you return from an injury, please refer to ES&H Manual chapter 6800 Appendix T2: Injuries and Illnesses Requiring First Aid or Emergency Medical Response.
What to Do if You are Injured on the job
Work-Related Injuries Occurring While on Travel Please keep this information with you while you are away on work-related JLab travel. If injured, please follow these instructions:
- In care of emergency, go to the nearest hospital emergency department for treatment.
- For less serious injuries, in you are at another DOE facility, you may obtain treatment from their medical department. If you are not on a DOE facility, use the nearest urgent care center or emergency department.
- Be sure to inform the treating facility the injury is work-related.
Jefferson Lab Workers' Compensation Insurance Information:
- Carrier: The Hartford, Policy Number 10WBAP9435
- Claims should be mailed to:
The Hartford Insurance Group
P.O. Box 14170
Lexington, KY 40512
Phone Number: 800-662-5814 Fax: 859-258-2235 -
If provider requests authorization for treatment, direct them to Jefferson Lab Occupational Medicine Office at 757-269-7539.
For illnesses outside of the U.S., seek care from an eligible medical provider under the terms of your personal health insurance.
In medical or political unrest emergencies outside the U.S. while on business-related travel immediately call the 24-hour AIG Global Travel Assistance Services at 1-877-244-6871 (within the U.S.) or 715-346-0859 (outside the U.S. or Canada). Policy Number: 9157017
Contact Occupational Medicine as soon as possible after obtaining treatment at 757-269-7539 or 757-269-5585.
Also be sure to notify your supervisor of injuries sustained while on travel. Upon return to the Lab, report to Occupational Medicine bringing any medical forms, work notes, prescription receipts with you.