Yes. Proper notice of the offset must be given. And, the injured worker may dispute the offset by filing a Petition to Review Offset.
If an injured worker in Pennsylvania is receiving Social Security Disability benefits, then there is no offset, but there is for “old age” benefits.
With respect to the pension offset, the offset is only allowed to the extent that the pension plan was funded by the employer, whether insurer or self-insured, directly liable for the payment of compensation benefits.
Regarding social security old age benefits, 50% of the benefits shall be credited against the amount of benefits received under the PA Work Comp Act. The offset does not apply if the old age benefits were received prior to the compensable work injury.
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Yes, unless you want your wage loss benefits to be suspended.
The insurance company/Employer is entitled to find out if you are receiving income or certain benefits while you are on workers comp in Pennsylvania.
It is important that you fill out these forms and return them within 30 days. If you do not, the insurer/employer can suspend your work comp checks until they are returned.
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