Workers' Comp Guides
Plain-English guides for Minnesota injured workers about QRCs and vocational rehabilitation.
Can the Insurance Company Choose My QRC in Minnesota?
Who gets to pick the QRC in Minnesota workers’ comp rehab? A practical guide to selection rights, disclosures, and what to do if you feel steered.
How to Change Your QRC in Minnesota (The 60‑Day Rule)
Minnesota law gives injured workers a short window to change QRCs without insurer approval. Learn when the 60 days starts, how to do it, and what to avoid.
How to Read the R-2 and R-3 Rehab Forms (Minnesota Workers’ Comp)
The R-2 rehabilitation plan and R-3 plan amendment are not bills. Learn what the fields mean, what the cost estimates are, and what to do if you disagree.
Is My QRC Working for the Insurance Company?
QRCs are supposed to help with return-to-work planning, but incentives and referrals can create conflicts. Learn practical red flags and what to do.
Job Search Requirements in Minnesota Workers’ Comp (And How to Track It)
If you’re on wage-loss benefits, the insurer may demand a 'diligent job search.' Here’s what that means in practice, how to document it, and a free job-search log template.
Minnesota rehab deadlines that matter (QRCs, R-forms, retraining)
A plain-English checklist of the Minnesota workers’ comp rehab deadlines that most often decide cases: the 15-day/60-day windows, R-form timelines, and retraining cutoffs.
Minnesota Rehab Forms Explained (DSR, R-2, R-3, R-8, Rehab Request)
A plain-English guide to the most common Minnesota workers’ comp rehab forms—what they mean, what deadlines they trigger, and when to get help.
Minnesota Workers’ Comp Rehab Process (Step-by-Step)
A plain-English guide to Minnesota vocational rehabilitation: the consult, the rehab plan (R-2), amendments (R-3), disputes, closure (R-8), and what deadlines actually matter.
My QRC Won’t Call Me Back (What to Do Next)
If your QRC isn’t returning calls or emails, don’t just wait. Here’s how to document the problem, force clarity, and protect yourself in Minnesota workers’ comp rehab.
R-8 Plan Closure in Minnesota Rehab (What It Means and What to Do)
Got an R-8 Notice of Rehabilitation Plan Closure? Learn why QRCs close files, what 'noncooperation' really means, and how to respond if closure is wrong.
Rehab Disputes in Minnesota (Rehabilitation Request for Assistance, Conferences, Hearings)
What to do when you disagree with a rehab plan, QRC conduct, job-search demands, or plan closure. Includes an example of the Rehabilitation Request for Assistance form.
Retraining in Minnesota Workers’ Comp (Plain-English Guide)
When retraining is on the table, how it’s evaluated, and why timing and rehab documentation matter. Includes the classic Poole factors and practical strategy tips.
Vocational Rehabilitation Denied in Minnesota (What Now?)
If the insurer denies rehab/QRC services, don’t just accept it. Learn common denial reasons, what documents to request, and how disputes typically work.
What Is a QRC in Minnesota Workers’ Comp?
A QRC (Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant) is the vocational rehab professional in Minnesota workers’ comp. Here’s what they do, what they don’t do, and why the forms matter.
What Is TTD (Temporary Total Disability) in Minnesota Workers' Comp?
TTD is the weekly benefit you receive when a work injury keeps you from working at all. Here's how the rate is calculated and what the current minimums and maximums are.
When to Talk to a Minnesota Workers’ Comp Lawyer About a QRC
A QRC problem is often a benefit problem in disguise. Here are the moments when a short attorney call can prevent big damage.