Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Direct Deposit: Use This Form

If I had a nickel for every time a client or potential client told me that their checks were late, I would be able to retire today. Although there could be a number of reasons why your check may be delayed, work comp insurance companies and the adjusters/claims specialists that handle the claims often claim that the check is in the mail and any delay is because of the mail carrier. Whether or not this is true really makes no difference to an inured employee. The fact is, work injuries place a significant financial hardship on people and it’s hard to make ends meet. So, what can you do?

The Minnesota statute governing work comp injuries and methods of payment is quite clear. If you properly request that the employer and insurer pay you by direct deposit (referred to as Electronic Funds Transfer, or “EFT”, in the statute) then the insurer has 30 days to start paying you by direct deposit or risk having to pay a $500.00 fine.

For my clients that want direct deposit set up on their case, I use this form. What I like about it is that it clearly lays out what information you need to provide to make a “proper request” and tells the adjuster of the legal consequences for not complying. On top of that, it points the adjuster to the exact law that will be used against them if they don’t set up direct deposit.

I recommend sending the completed form by email. Email is one of the best tools for documenting when a request for something was made and it automatically saves a copy of what was sent. It really cuts down on an adjuster saying, “you never sent it to me” or “I never got that.” Be smart and send it to them by email.

If you have any questions about how to fill out the form, or would like an experienced attorney to handle it for you, please contact us. My email is efrayne@frayneinjurylaw.com. My direct dial is 952-222-7541.

Frayne Injury Law is a law firm that represents injured employees in work comp cases. A free, no obligation, consultation is available to anyone looking for legal advice.