January 18, 2007
Immediately report the injury! In order to receive benefits under Workers' Compensation, an employee must report the injury to their department immediately after it occurs. The department must report all injuries to the Worker's Compensation Coordinator on a Report of Injury Form within 24 hours of the injury.
The Report of Injury Form may then be mailed, faxed, telephoned or e-mailed to the appropriate Workers' Compensation Coordinator. The Report of Injury is processed by the Coordinator then forwarded to the claims administrator, Thomas McGee, who will determine compensability and manage the claim.
So, if you are injured at work:
Workers' Compensation (Workers’ Comp) is the no-fault benefit to employees of the University who suffer an injury or occupational disease resulting from their work. All employees, including student employees, part-time employees, and some volunteers are covered by Workers' Compensation. The Workers' Compensation Law provides the following benefits: Medical Treatment, Lost Wages, Permanent Partial/Total Disability, and Death Benefits
For additional information about Workers’ Compensation please call your campus Coordinator or see our website.