This webinar will provide an understanding of the Workers' Compensation process and some key Workers' Compensation elements. The webinar introduction will include an overview of the MIIA Workers' Compensation Program. Additionally, MIIA's Workers' Compensation staff will provide OSHA reporting requirements and the OASHA 300 Logs. The webinar will be led by Peggy Doherty, Assistant Director of MIIA WC Claims.

Topics addressed will Include

Definition of Workers' Compensation injury
How and why losses should be reported on a timely basis Insurer's response to Notice of Injury
Case Management
Utilization Review
Return to Work
OSHA Reporting Requirements & OSHA 300 Logs
The Department of Industrial Accidents; the litigation process Lump Sum Settlements

Participants will leave the webinar with a general understanding of the Workers' Compensation system, which should make their internal Workers' Compensation program more effective.

PRESENTERS

Peggy Doherty is the Assistant Director of WC Claims of the MIIA Workers' Compensation Department. Peggy has over twenty years of experience handling Workers' Compensation claims. This is her eleventh year with MIIA Member Services.
Elizabeth Carella is the Project & Technology Manager of the MIIA Workers’ Compensation Department.