Getting treatment for a work-related injury involves provider selection, a workers’ compensation claim number, medical status forms, and adhering to appointment schedules and physician directives.

Medical Provider Choice

Injured employees may seek medical treatment with the provider of their choice. This may be their personal physician, an urgent care facility, or the emergency room if necessary. 

After initial treatment, the Workers’ Compensation System may need to pre-authorize the medical provider for subsequent visits. 

All medical appointments related to an employee’s workplace injury must be kept or immediately rescheduled.  Failure to keep appointments may result in termination of workers’ compensation benefits.

Workers’ Compensation Claim Numbers

Once injury reporting is complete, injured employees will receive a Workers’ Compensation Claim Number that will be used for medical treatment and prescriptions.  If you seek medical treatment before you have a Workers’ Compensation Claim Number, please let the treating provider's office as well was the provider know that the injury is work-related.  You can also let the treating physician know that the Montana University System uses Montana State Fund as their insurance adjusters, and they can be reached at (406) 495-5000.

Medical Status Forms

The medical provider must give you a Medical Status Form following every office visit.  The form should be given to your supervisor, who will provide it to the SRM Claims Coordinator.  This form is necessary to ensure understanding of your work abilities and work restrictions. Emergency room departments may provide you an alternative work status provide note, noting working restrictions.