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Resources for Workers
Injured Worker Pharmacy (IWP)

A national pharmacy service working on behalf of the injured worker. IWP takes the financial burden out of the medication process and are an independent company and a friend to injured workers.

 http://www.iwpharmacy.com
UnemployedWorkers.Org

An on-line forum created especially for the nation’s jobless and underemployed workers. This resource is available to help the unemployed learn more about the unemployment system and to share their experiences and concerns.

 http://www.unemployedworkers.org
State One-Stop Career Centers

The federal government funds local "One-Stop Career Centers" to help all workers access available employment services and benefits.

 http://www.servicelocator.org/
U.S. Department of Labor’s List of State Worker’s Compensation Officials

If you were injured on the job, and you don’t work for a Federal employer, you can find your local Worker’s Compensation official here

 http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/owcp/wc.htm
U.S. Department of Labor’s Division of Federal Employees' Compensation Home Page

The resources listed below provide information about claims under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), which is administered by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). These resources pertain only to Federal employees and agencies.

 http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/owcp/fecacont.htm
U.S. Department of Labor, OWCP: Office of Worker’s Compensation

The OWCP pledges prompt, convenient, compliant, courteous, and immediate help to its' callers with accurate information delivered in clear and understandable language.

 http://www.dol.gov/esa/owcp_org.htm
Social Security Online

Has information regarding the application of disability benefits, retirement benefits, Medicare, Social Security forms, earnings statement, research and data and work programs.

 http://www.socialsecurity.gov
How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits

Provides information on how to begin your disability application either online, by telephone or in person.

 http://www.ssa.gov/disability.html
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Provides a synopsis of the EEOC's Charge Processing Procedures including what happens after a charge is filed with the EEOC and how the EEOC resolves these discrimination charges.

 http://www.eeoc.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division

This web site is sponsored by the US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division who is responsible for administering and enforcing the labor laws including the FLSA/Fair Labor Standard Act and FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) among others. This web site provides important information about labor laws.

http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd
Disability Benefits: A Social Security Administration Online Publication

This downloadable publication describes who is eligible for benefits, how to apply, and what you need to know.

 http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10029.html
A Job to Die For

Why so many Americans are killed, injured or made ill at work and what to do about it.

 http://www.ajobtodiefor.com/index.html
Maternal and Family Health Services

Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc., is a non-profit health and human service organization working to improve the health of Pennsylvania women and children by offering programs that prevent disease, promote wellness, and empower individuals to realize the promise of better health.
 

 http://www.mfhs.org
Property Tax and Rent Rebate

Provides Senior Citizens & people on SS with a rent or tax rebate if their income does not exceed $35,000 a year and the maximum rebate has been increased to $650.00. In some instances it may apply to those on WC if a doctor states they are disabled.

ADDRESS: 101 Penn Avenue (Corner of Penn and Lackawanna) Sampter Bldg, 3rd Floor, Scranton, PA
AllianceMeds

AllianceMeds is a pharmacy service dedicated to serving the special needs of injured workers. They ship medications on time with no fees to the injured worker.

 http://www.Alliancemeds.com