Which of the following items may be included in Workers' Compensation payments beyond medical bills and lost wages?

• A. Vocational Rehabilitation
• B. Office Rent
• C. Travel Reimbursements For Non-Work Travel
• D. Public Relations Expenses

Answer: (A)

Vocational rehabilitation is a component of workers' compensation designed to restore the worker's ability to earn by providing retraining, job placement assistance, and related support during recovery. These services help the injured employee regain employability and can be provided beyond medical care and wage replacement when returning to work requires training or a new role.

Office rent and public relations expenses are general business costs, not payments to the injured worker. Travel reimbursements for non-work travel aren’t related to the injury or the return-to-work process. The goal of rehabilitation services is specifically to help the worker regain earning capacity, which is why vocational rehabilitation may be included beyond medical bills and lost wages.