workers comp -- i assume that's what w/c stands for -- operates differently than other types of medical insurance. health insurers cannot deny you coverage any longer because of a pre-existing medical condition. however care covered under worker's comp functions differently. typically to be covered by workers comp your medical condition must be the result of an injury directly related to your work. your employer pays the bills for injuries or worsening physical condition caused by an injury that happened on the job. if it can prove that you had the same condition prior to filing the claim your employer can argue that the condition already existed and is not the result of a work-related injury. in that case you may not receive coverage. in that case you would need to have your condition covered by your health insurance assuming you have coverage.
why is that i recently fell at work went to er for eval and i have a pre-existing condition w/c won't treat-tumor. my ortho dr knows about this was examined by dr prior to fall. now won't see me for this pre-existing condition. i am now is severe pain due to fall what do i do?