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Workers' Comp 101 Topics

  1. What is Worker's Compensation?
  2. Are All Injuries Compensable?
  3. Managing the Process
  4. Who Pays for Insurance?
  5. The Hidden Cost of Workers' Compensation
  6. Lower Your Experience Modification Factor
  7. Who are the Players?
  8. Where Do I Get Help?
  9. Abbreviations
  10. Glossary of Workers' Comp Premium Terms


 

 


Managing the Workers' Comp Process

Workers' compensation cost containment is a specialized field of risk management. This information is prepared by specialists in the field of workers' compensation cost containment.

External Factors Affecting Workers' Comp Costs

Workers' compensation costs are high because the injury process is not closely managed; therefore, there are too many claims lasting too long.

There are some external factors can drive the high cost of workers compensation. These include factors such as:

  • Fraud
  • Attorney involvement
  • Poor workplace morale
  • State laws that favor employees

Internal Factors Affecting Workers' Comp Costs

Your company can reduce costs by managing the injury process from beginning to end. Starting with rapidly reporting the claim to controlling the claim throughout its life span, every stage should be managed and monitored by your company.

Next Topic: Who Pays for Insurance?



"Workers Compensation Management Program: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%"

To learn more about how to lower your workers compensation expense, read the guidebook from Advisen and the Workers Comp Resource Center, Workers Compensation Management Program: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%, which covers the following:

•   BONUS CHAPTER! Process Overview for Workers Compensation Managers
Workers Compensation Basics
•   Fundamentals of Cost Containment
Best Practices Roles and Responsibilities
Management Commitment
Employee Communications
Controlling Fraud and Abuse
•   Return to Work and Transitional Duty
Claim Reporting
•   Other Indemnity Cost Containment Services
•   Directing Medical Care
Medical Cost Containment
Physical Therapy & Physical Rehabilitation
Pharmacy Benefits Management
Training Supervisors
Working with the Insurance Company and TPA
•   Claim Resolution and Settlement
•   Safety and Loss Control

Workers Compensation Management Program 2012: Reduce Costs 20-50%
Learn more about the comprehensive guidebook from Advisen and the Workers Comp Resource Center: Workers Compensation Management Program: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%.

Learn more: Workers Compensation Management Program: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%
Learn more about included documents, bulk pricing, and custom imprinted covers for brokers, carriers, and associations.



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