Whether it’s a fake injury or a crooked doctor, workers’ compensation claimant fraud and medical fraud are significant contributors to the nation’s annual $30 billion insurance fraud problem – and false claims cost everyone. Employees, employers, and even health care providers can commit workers' compensation fraud.
Because worker’s compensation insurance is a no-fault method of paying workers for medical expenses and wage losses due to on-the-job injuries, fraudulent claims are a tempting target for criminals. Here are ways to recognize and prevent fraudulent workers’ compensation claims.
