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that similar hospital bills would not be paid in the future since county employees had the option of joining a group hospitalization insurance program that covered work related accidents.
However, Clerk Diane Bruce informed the Supervisors at last Thursday’s Board meeting that policies available to county employees don’t cover injuries sustained at work. Ms Bruce said she had received a letter from Blue Cross-Blue Shield stating that such injuries should be taken care of by workmen’s compensation.
“But the county doesn’t have any, as far as I know...I don’t know why the county doesn’t have it” she said, adding that private businesses were required by law to carry workmen’s compensation.
“I’ve never heard of such a thing," interjected Supervisor H. B. Wood, in reference to Blue Cross’s refusal to pay medical costs for work related injuries. He said he belonged to a group Blue Cross plan and worked on a farm. “You mean I wouldn’t be covered if I was hurt there?” he asked. “When would you be covered? At home in bed?”
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