LETTER TO ER & HOSPITAL STAFF

Dear Health Care Provider:

I am an employee of a railroad. As a railroad employee, my rights are governed by federal law and not a state worker’s compensation act. Any claim for my injury sustained at work comes under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA).

Contrary to what any railroad official may tell you, I do not authorize any consultation with railroad personnel, its medical department or their representatives.

Your medical bills for my treatment will be paid under my union’s negotiated health care plan. Your bill(s) can be sent directly to my employer railroad for processing. You may, also, send my employer railroad medical reports relating to my injury that support your bill(s) and describe the services you provided. 

Your sending bills and reports to my employer railroad in no way waives my right to our doctor / patient privilege, which I specifically ask you to respect and enforce.

Sincerely,