As has been discussed frequently, the key to effective cost management in workers’ compensation is developing and implementing an effective workers’ compensation program, covering every aspect of this very complicated issue.
Here is the second installment of a mini-preview of the manual’s contents. It contains additional elements you will place on your “to do” list to make sure you have written procedures for each of these areas.
1-Reporting a Claim –Report ALL losses using a “Reporting Procedure”
2-Post-Injury Response Procedure –Post-Injury Response Guidelines using the Post-Injury Response Worksheet
3-Directing Medical Care-
a-Working with and gaining cooperation of medical providers
b-Insight from diagnosis through understanding medical terms
4-Return to Work (RTW)
a-Transitional Duty Policy Overview
b-Coordinating WC with Federal and State Leave Statues
Make your worksheet and begin developing a more detailed (workersxzcompxzkit) view of the manual’s contents and information on how to order your copy of “How to Manage Your Workers’ Compensation Program & Reduce Costs 20-50%.”
Try the WC Cost Calculator www.ReduceYourWorkersComp.com/calculator.php
Look at WC 101 www.ReduceYourWorkersComp.com/workers-comp.php
Workers’ Comp Kit® is a web-based online Assessment, Benchmarking and Cost Containment system for employers. It provides all the materials needed to reduce your costs significantly in 85% less time than if you designed a program from scratch.
Do not use this information without independent verification. All state laws are different. Consult with your corporate legal counsel before implementing any cost containment programs.
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