Capitalization ?

Capitalization ?


I've been capping Workers' Compensation in IME reports and the doc just
questioned it. I thought I was sure but now I'm not. I realize that if
used as State Division of WC it would be capped, but then the various
comp carriers are individually named insurance companies, not "Workers'
Comp."

Any input appreciated.


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Re: Capitalization ?

I only capitalize it if they refer specifically to the Workers'
Compensation Appeals Board or something specific like that.

Margie

On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:00:11 +0000, RaeMorrill
<RaeMorrill.36fsuj@no-mx.forums.yourdomain,com .au> wrote:

>
>I've been capping Workers' Compensation in IME reports and the doc just
>questioned it. I thought I was sure but now I'm not. I realize that if
>used as State Division of WC it would be capped, but then the various
>comp carriers are individually named insurance companies, not "Workers'
>Comp."
>
>Any input appreciated.

Re: Capitalization ?

me too

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"Margie" <nomoremargiesjunk@earthlink,net > wrote in message
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>I only capitalize it if they refer specifically to the Workers'
> Compensation Appeals Board or something specific like that.
>
> Margie
>
> On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:00:11 +0000, RaeMorrill
> <RaeMorrill.36fsuj@no-mx.forums.yourdomain,com .au> wrote:
>
>>
>>I've been capping Workers' Compensation in IME reports and the doc just
>>questioned it. I thought I was sure but now I'm not. I realize that if
>>used as State Division of WC it would be capped, but then the various
>>comp carriers are individually named insurance companies, not "Workers'
>>Comp."
>>
>>Any input appreciated.
>

Re: Capitalization ?

I thought Workers' Compensation was a Federal program, administered by the
insurance companies. I've been capitalizing it for 20 years and nobody said
I shouldn't, though I work for myself, so the only feedback I would get
would be from the doctor himself or an office manager.

Barb C.
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> I've been capping Workers' Compensation in IME reports and the doc just
> questioned it. I thought I was sure but now I'm not. I realize that if
> used as State Division of WC it would be capped, but then the various
> comp carriers are individually named insurance companies, not "Workers'
> Comp."
>
> Any input appreciated.
>
>
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Re: Capitalization ?

On Mar 17, 8:15=EF=BF=BDpm, "Barbara Carlson" <bbcarl...@snappydsl,net > wrot=
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> I thought Workers' Compensation was a Federal program, administered by the=

> insurance companies. =EF=BF=BDI've been capitalizing it for 20 years and n=
obody said
> I shouldn't, though I work for myself, so the only feedback I would get
> would be from the doctor himself or an office manager.
>
> Barb C.
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> > I've been capping Workers' Compensation in IME reports and the doc just
> > questioned it. I thought I was sure but now I'm not. I realize that if
> > used as State Division of WC it would be capped, but then the various
> > comp carriers are individually named insurance companies, not "Workers'
> > Comp."
>
> > Any input appreciated.
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I don't capitalize it because it is listed in my dictionary as such.

Re: Capitalization ?

I used to file workers' comp claims for the patients at our clinic, and the
insurance companies were either state-run or private insurance companies,
unless the employees were federal employees, in which case I believe the
claims were filed through the Department of Labor.

I wouldn't capitalize it unless they refer to a specific insurance company.

Anne

"Barbara Carlson" <bbcarlson@snappydsl,net > wrote in message
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>I thought Workers' Compensation was a Federal program, administered by the
>insurance companies. I've been capitalizing it for 20 years and nobody
>said I shouldn't, though I work for myself, so the only feedback I would
>get would be from the doctor himself or an office manager.
>
> Barb C.
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>> I've been capping Workers' Compensation in IME reports and the doc just
>> questioned it. I thought I was sure but now I'm not. I realize that if
>> used as State Division of WC it would be capped, but then the various
>> comp carriers are individually named insurance companies, not "Workers'
>> Comp."
>>
>> Any input appreciated.
>>
>>
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Re: Capitalization ?


Thanks everyone.... I think I was thinking along your lines, Barb C, but
I see the point other way.


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Re: Capitalization ?

I did look it up in my regular dictionary and it is not capitalized. It is
a federally directed program, even though the insurance companies run it,
and I just assumed it should be capitalized. You know what they say about
assume! I wonder if I change what I've been doing for 20 years if there
will be any comment, as I do tons of WC reports. I also always extend out
the frequently-dictated "comp" to compensation, figuring it was a proper
name and should not be shortened. That's probably wrong, too!

We live and learn! Thanks for bringing it up.

Barb C.
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> Thanks everyone.... I think I was thinking along your lines, Barb C, but
> I see the point other way.
>
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Re: Capitalization ?

I didn't know the program was federally directed, either. As you said, we
live and learn!

I believe you're right in expanding "comp" to "compensation." If not, I
join you in doing it wrong for a lot of years!

Anne

"Barbara Carlson" <bbcarlson@snappydsl,net > wrote in message
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>I did look it up in my regular dictionary and it is not capitalized. It is
>a federally directed program, even though the insurance companies run it,
>and I just assumed it should be capitalized. You know what they say about
>assume! I wonder if I change what I've been doing for 20 years if there
>will be any comment, as I do tons of WC reports. I also always extend out
>the frequently-dictated "comp" to compensation, figuring it was a proper
>name and should not be shortened. That's probably wrong, too!
>
> We live and learn! Thanks for bringing it up.
>
> Barb C.