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Do I Qualify for Workers' Compensation Benefits?
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In accordance with California Assembly Bill 1309, a professional athlete may lawfully file a claim for workers' compensation benefits, given at least one the following circumstances:
- Contract: The athlete signed or formulated a professional contract in the State of California with a team or employer.
- Residence: The athlete established permanent residence in the State of California during his or her professional athletic career.
- California teams/affiliates: The athlete played exclusively or predominately for a professional sports team, employer, or its affiliates in the State of California.
- Agent or representative: The athlete retained a California agent or representative during their professional athletic career.
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Workers’ Compensation Benefits Available to Professional Athletes
As a professional athlete, you may be entitled to the following benefits under California workers' compensation laws:
- Permanent disability
- Temporary disability
- Medical/legal evaluations
- Short term/lifetime future medical care
- Supplemental job displacement benefits/vocational rehabilitation
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