[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/kentucky-workers-comp-job-status\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/kentucky-workers-comp-job-status\/","headline":"Can You Quit Job With Kentucky Workers’ Comp?","name":"Can You Quit Job With Kentucky Workers’ Comp?","description":"Many injured workers receiving Kentucky workers\u2019 compensation benefits feel as if they are in a state of limbo. They are following their doctors\u2019 orders and doing everything they can to recover so they\u2019ll be declared fit for a job that they know they can no longer handle. Yet they are afraid that if they quit […]","datePublished":"2020-02-27","dateModified":"2025-04-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/author\/geraldvanoverjr\/#Person","name":"Gerald Vanover Jr","url":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/author\/geraldvanoverjr\/","identifier":12,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a4e11f2c59f2b0dee3ed003fc217eba163c080079070f1746090ec1887f10863?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a4e11f2c59f2b0dee3ed003fc217eba163c080079070f1746090ec1887f10863?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/18-mcy-logo-blue.png","url":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/18-mcy-logo-blue.png","width":300,"height":300}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/workerscomp-.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/workerscomp-.jpg","height":369,"width":1024},"url":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/kentucky-workers-comp-job-status\/","about":["Workers' Comp"],"wordCount":981,"articleBody":"Many injured workers receiving Kentucky workers\u2019 compensation benefits feel as if they are in a state of limbo. They are following their doctors\u2019 orders and doing everything they can to recover so they\u2019ll be declared fit for a job that they know they can no longer handle. Yet they are afraid that if they quit their employment, it will jeopardize their workers\u2019 comp benefits: what not to do while on workers’ comp.If you are entitled to workers\u2019 comp for a workplace injury or illness, your change in job status does not change that eligibility for medical care. You may quit your job if necessary. You should still have access to medical care through workers\u2019 comp benefits if the doctor determines you need treatment. Having said that, it\u2019s a good idea to consult with a knowledgeable workers\u2019 compensation attorney about your options before handing in your notice. A conversation with an attorney can help you understand your rights and avoid unexpected issues.In Kentucky, contact an experienced workers\u2019 compensation attorney from Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer for a free consultation. We can explain your rights and work to protect them if you have a disputed claim. We\u2019ll give you the Kentucky Courage\u2122 you need.Can You Get Workers’ Comp If You Quit Your Job?Kentucky workers\u2019 compensation law requires most employers to carry workers\u2019 comp insurance and pay for reasonable and necessary medical care required to recover from an injury suffered on the job. A factor to consider is how long does insurance last after you quit working.As long as the employee is seeing the assigned doctor and following the doctor\u2019s orders, all medical expenses should be fully covered. This includes all costs pertaining to the workplace accident, such as:PrescriptionsTravel to medical appointmentsDiagnostic testsMedical proceduresIf you resign from your job in the middle of your medical treatment paid by workers’ compensation, you should still receive medical benefits as long as the doctor determines you still need treatment. Medical benefits are \u201cportable.\u201d But temporary and permanent disability benefits to replace lost wages will be adversely affected.There are strategies to consider prior to quitting your employment. In some situations, it may be beneficial to seek a lump-sum settlement of your workers\u2019 compensation claim. This would be negotiated based on a percentage of your permanent partial disability (PPD). Your employer might even be agreeable to the idea of writing one check and being done with it.It\u2019s helpful to consult with an experienced Kentucky workers\u2019 comp lawyer to discuss your options and whether seeking a lump sum settlement may be appropriate in your case. After determining the best approach, your attorney may be able to negotiate with the workers\u2019 compensation benefits administrator on your behalf.In the best-case scenario, an injured employee should reach \u201cmaximum medical improvement\u201d from the workplace injury and be released from a doctor\u2019s care before leaving a job. That way, all medical expenses should have been billed.Secondly, you should not quit your job if you do not have another one lined up or have another source of income to sustain you.Third, to reiterate, your disability\/wage replacement benefits will cease as soon as you quit your job. For additional information, please see an overview of Kentucky workers’ compensation law.Working While Receiving KY Workers\u2019 CompIn many workers\u2019 comp cases, an injured worker recovers enough to return to light duty, but still needs additional medical treatment, such as rehab, for a full recovery. Under Kentucky workers\u2019 comp rules, the employer can assign the worker to light duty at a lower rate of pay, which reduces the employee\u2019s wage replacement benefits.Leaving a job voluntarily can cause issues for a pending workers\u2019 compensation claim. Any employer or insurance administrator may argue that the employer should not have legal responsibility for someone who no longer works for the company and has no intention of doing so again. After all, the point of workers\u2019 compensation is to assist employees financially as they work to regain their health and resume their job duties.You can expect wage replacement benefits to be terminated if you quit your job. If the employer is not obligated to pay you wages, then it stands to reason that the employer does not have to pay wage replacement benefits. In some cases, if your new job pays less than even the light-duty work offered by your old employer, an experienced workers\u2019 comp attorney could help you recover some benefits to make up the difference.Your ongoing medical needs should still be covered under your workers\u2019 comp claim even if you quit your job. If your employer is disputing your right to workers\u2019 compensation benefits, seek the sound guidance of our Kentucky workers\u2019 compensation attorneys at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer.Contact Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer Attorneys TodayIf you have been seriously injured on the job, your future may depend on the workers\u2019 compensation benefits you receive. They may affect your quality of life for years to come. Never accept an employer\u2019s denial or discontinuation of your worker\u2019s compensation benefits as the final decision without having a qualified workers\u2019 comp lawyer review your right to benefits.If we believe you have a valid claim, our experienced workers\u2019 comp attorneys will fight for your rights as if you\u2019re a member of our family. We\u2019ll focus on the maximum amount of benefits available under the law. You have rights under Kentucky workers\u2019 compensation law, including the right to quit your job and still receive medical benefits.Don\u2019t take on your employer\u2019s workers\u2019 comp insurance company by yourself. Contact us now to schedule your\u00a0free consultation at one of seven locations across Kentucky.Contact a workers\u2019 compensation lawyer at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer in Kentucky for help right away."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Can You Quit Job With Kentucky Workers’ Comp?","item":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/kentucky-workers-comp-job-status\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]