{"id":12389,"date":"2022-12-21T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/?p=12389"},"modified":"2023-02-16T12:14:10","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T18:14:10","slug":"whats-covered-in-workers-compensation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/whats-covered-in-workers-compensation\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s Covered in Worker&#8217;s Compensation?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/business-insurance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Workers Compensation\">Worker&#8217;s Compensation<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/business-insurance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Business Insurance\">Business Insurance<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/app.usecanopy.com\/c\/Shield-Insurance-Agency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shield Self-Quoting Portal\">Shield Self-Quoting Portal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p>At Shield Insurance Agency, we&#8217;re providing worker&#8217;s compensation to the people of Michigan. As a worker, this form of insurance will create a sense of financial security in the event of a workplace\u00a0injury or an illness. Whether you&#8217;re dealing with medical bills or a loss of income, you have the right to file a claim at our agency.<\/p>\n<h2>What Policies Are Covered in Worker&#8217;s Compensation?<\/h2>\n<p>Your compensation plans\u00a0will be based on the type of insurance\u00a0that you buy. Some customers will\u00a0buy full or partial packages, while others will have their insurance policies tailor-made to suit their needs. In a worker&#8217;s compensation package, you should search for whether the package contains policies for income loss, medical costs, or disabilities caused on the job.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also want to know whether your worker&#8217;s compensation insurance covers specific situations. There are medical claims, temporary disability claims, permanent disability claims, and compensation for workers undergoing vocational rehabilitation. If a worker dies as a result of a workplace incident, his or her family members may be entitled to file a worker&#8217;s compensation claim with the insurance agency. Knowing what type of file to claim will help you during your time of distress.<\/p>\n<h3>Purchasing Worker&#8217;s Comp Insurance in Michigan<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for quality worker&#8217;s compensation, the Shield\u00a0Insurance Agency is available for business. In addition to worker&#8217;s compensation for workplace injuries, we also offer home insurance, auto insurance, contractor&#8217;s insurance, business insurance, and more. To get in touch with one of our agents, contact Shield Insurance Agency today. 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