Workers’ Compensation and Mental Health Benefits: Your Rights as An Employee!
Workers’ compensation and mental health benefits are different but often conflated. When an employee is injured on the job, they are typically covered by workers’ compensation. If a mental health condition causes the injury, they may also be eligible for mental health benefits. However, these are two separate things. It’s essential to know the difference between workers’ compensation and mental health benefits and your rights as an employee. Keep reading to learn more about this important topic! What is workers’ compensation? Workers’ compensation is a system of insurance that provides benefits to workers who are injured on the job. Workers’ compensation pays for medical expenses, lost wages, and other benefits. It is typically mandatory in most states, so employers must provide their employees with coverage. What are mental health benefits? Mental health benefits are different from workers’ compensation. Health insurance companies typically provide mental health benefits. The...