AME – QME: In the realm of workers’ compensation, it is crucial for both injured workers and employers to understand the roles of medical evaluators. Two key terms often encountered are Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) and Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). While they both serve the purpose of evaluating injured workers, there are significant differences between […]

The Subsequent Injury Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) is a program. It is designed to provide additional compensation to workers with a pre-existing disability or condition. It offers aid to those who then suffer a new work-related injury. This injury worsens their overall disability. The program’s aim is to protect employers from bearing the entire financial

Understanding Qualified Medical Evaluations A Qualified Medical Evaluation (QME) involves a state-certified medical professional conducting a specialized assessment to determine the nature and extent of an injured worker’s medical condition. These evaluations are crucial in workers’ compensation cases, as they help resolve disputes between the injured worker and their employer or insurer. Disagreements may arise