When workers suffer injuries on the job, or sustain illness or injury away from the job that result in absence from work, in some cases disability or workers' compensation benefits are available.

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Washington lawmakers are weighing changes to workers’ comp that would tighten medical provider standards and boost long-term disability benefits for injured workers with families.

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Workers’ compensation, which provides financial support for employees injured on the job, can impact the amount you receive from Social Security. Specifically, if you’re receiving workers’ comp, your ...