Court Says Written-Off Medical Expenses Can Constitute 'Payments Received'

In a case of first impression, the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that medical expenses written off by a provider constitute “payments received or the right to receive payment” that offset a worker’s recovery. Greyson Findley worked for Western Kentucky University as a student intern in its Floral Design Training Center. He suffered a severe laceration when the blade of a stem cutter fell on his wrist. Findley underwent surgery to repair severed muscles, tendons, nerves and an artery in his hand and wrist. He was left with physical limitations from the injur...