And when someone commits fraud, everyone gets ripped off. When employers workers comp costs increase because of fraud, they are forced to cut back on other employee benefits, such as better pay, health insurance, retirement contributions even jobs. In addition, people who commit fraud mock employees whose lives are truly traumatized by an injury. That s how honest hard-working employees foot the bill for fraud. Workers comp fraud is not only costly, it s illegal a felony to be exact.
Workers comp fraud comes in all forms.
It could be an employee faking or exaggerating an injury, lying about working at another job or claiming an injury that didn t happen at work. It can be a healthcare provider who falsified a diagnosis or intentionally billed for services that were not performed. It can also be an employer who lies about his business operations in order to pay lower premiums. Sound investigation techniques not only help you correct any hazardous conditions that could have contributed to the injury, they will also uncover any signs of possible fraud. Review video surveillance of the accident scene if available.