Grant Pelham is covered by both a workers’ compensation program and a group health plan...

Grant Pelham is covered by both a workers’ compensation program and a group health plan provided by his employer. The Shipwright Health Plan administers both programs. Mr. Grant was injured while on the job and applied for benefits.

Because Mr. Pelham was injured on the job, he is entitled to receive benefits through workers’ compensation. Under the terms of the state-mandated exclusive remedy doctrine included in the workers’ compensation agreement, Mr. Pelham will most likely be prohibited from