Reimbursement of Travel Expenses Is a 'Medical Benefit'

An injured worker entitled to the reimbursement of travel expenses must submit his request for reimbursement within 24 months of treatment because his right to reimbursement qualifies as a "medical benefit" under Arizona law. Case: Drew v. Industrial Commission of Arizona, No. 1 CA-IC 12-0044, 03/26/2013, published. Facts: Irvin Drew, a resident of Prescott, Ariz., suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis in his left hand. The State Compensation Fund, which provided insurance coverage to Drew's employer, accepted liability for his condition and agreed to pay for his con...