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Workers' Compensation Benefits: Vocational Rehabilitation and Other Services<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Jade Yeban, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Workers who suffer job-related injuries may be entitled to rehabilitation services through workers\u2019 compensation, including medical care, disability benefits, and vocational retraining. Both employees and employers have responsibilities in the rehabilitation process, such as reporting injuries, cooperating with training efforts, and ensuring coverage and support.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Job injuries can be minor or very serious, ranging from simple sprains to permanent disabilities or even death. Workers’ compensation insurance provides rehabilitation services to help injured employees recover and return to their employment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The primary goal of workers’ compensation is to help injured employees recover and return to their jobs. But sometimes an injured employee can’t return to their job due to the injury. In these cases, workers’ comp provides vocational rehabilitation services to help them secure alternative employment.<\/p>\n

This article explains your rehabilitation rights as an injured employee. You can also talk to a\u00a0workers’ comp attorney<\/a> near you for help maximizing access to medical care, vocational training, and disability benefits. This can help you receive the full support you’re entitled to under the law.<\/p>\n

Types of Services Injured Workers May Receive<\/h2>\n

A worker injured on the job might be eligible for several services. These include:<\/p>\n