Workers’ Compensation
Despite our best efforts, difficult and – sometimes dangerous – work may result in accidents and injuries.
When this happens, the professionals in the BIW Medical and Workers’ Compensation Departments step up to care for the injured employee as they would a family member.
BIW Workers’ Compensation professionals provide real-time guidance to injured employees, family members and supervisors to ensure the injured employee receives immediate care and the peace of mind of continued compensation while they are recovering from an injury.
Navigating the healthcare system is challenging. BIW does not want concern about paying for care and supporting your family to add to the challenge.
BIW prides itself in keeping the work of supporting injured employees an internal service provided by fellow BIW employees. A member of our local team – one of your colleagues, right here in the shipyard – will be assigned to you from beginning to end guiding you through the entire process.
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Injured Worker Benefits
Because of the nature and location of our work, there are two possible sources of benefits for injured BIW employees.
Maine Workers’ Compensation Act of 1992
Administered by the Maine Workers’ Compensation Board. To learn more about this benefit, click here.
Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)
Administered by the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. To learn more about this benefit, click here.
BIW employees may qualify for one or both injured worker benefits. Our workers’ compensation professionals help guide employees to the most appropriate and beneficial program and supports them through the process.
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