This is only a temporary assignment until the attending physician releases the employee back to regular duty. Employees will be compensated for lost time from work. Compensation will be paid out according to the BYUH regular pay period schedule. Disability begins the day after the initial injury. Employees are paid for a full day of work on the day of injury.
Compensation begins after three days from the date of disability.
No deductions are made from the Workers' Compensation check. Therefore you are responsible to make the appropriate payments for your medical insurance and any other obligations you may have with the University. You are entitled to mileage reimbursement when traveling long distances to and from medical appointments. It is your responsibility to bring in verification for your doctor's visits to the Workers' Compensation office for reimbursement.