1. Question: How can I find out whether, as an
employer, I'm required to purchase Longshore insurance coverage?
Answer: Longshore coverage can be a
complex issue, depending on both the location and the nature of the employee's
work. Because the answer depends entirely on the individual specifics of the
job in question, it is best to discuss these details with your local District
Director to get his or her best advice. Please see the list of district offices
at our Longshore website.
2. Question: How can I find out whether my employer
has Longshore insurance coverage for me?
Answer: The best way is to ask your
employer and discuss your concerns with them. If you would prefer to check with
your local Longshore district office staff, please see the list at our
Longshore website.
3. Question: What are the benefits available to an
injured worker under Longshore?
Answer: Longshore provides a number of
benefits to injured workers, including medical care to tend to an injury or
illness, weekly indemnity benefits to help support your family during your
recovery, payments for certain permanent impairments, and vocational
rehabilitation services if you cannot return to your previous employment. For a
more detailed description of the benefits available, please see our
Longshore website.
4. Question: Where can I get the forms needed to
apply for Longshore benefits?
Answer: The most commonly used
Longshore forms are available on our
website. If the form you want is not listed, please contact the closest
district office, whose locations are also listed on the website.
5. Question: Where can I get assistance about my
Longshore claim?
Answer: Our district offices are staffed
with claims examiners who are experts in the Longshore program, and whose job
is to assist you. You can find the list of these offices at our
Longshore website.
6. Question: What can I do if my employer refuses
to pay my benefits?
Answer: The primary role of the Longshore
district offices is to provide dispute resolution assistance to the parties. If
you need assistance, please contact the nearest Longshore district office,
listed at our Longshore website.
7. Question: When are benefit payments supposed to
be made under Longshore?
Answer: Benefits are due within 14 days of
the filing of a claim unless the employer or its insurer file a notice of
controversy. In such cases the local district office will intervene to help
resolve the dispute. If you have neither received your benefits nor a response
from the insurance company or employer about your claim, please contact your
nearest Longshore district office, listed at our
Longshore website.
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