Workers Compensation

How Do You Manage Claims/Cost Containment?

Let us handle it for you! Our cost containment program has been an effective tool in the reduction of the number of cost of workers' compensation claims. See how we can help >> read more

Why Have a Cost Containment Strategy?

Just as the prevention of Workers' Compensation claims are important, keeping the amount of claims to a minimum after it does occur, is also important. >> read more

Cost Containment Program Overview

• Provide weekly report that details finding of new claims filed and status of claimants' doctor visits.
• Annual visits to school sites to educate administrators of procedure of filing a claim as well as inform them of any new legislation that will affect Client.
• Act as facilitator to assist in obtaining work status of claimants, wage statements and personnel files.
• Assist in the implementation of and communication with TPA and medical service providers.
• Analyze claims data to identify trends and problem areas.
• Work with safety personnel to develop effective claims reduction strategies.
• Meet regularly with upper management to report on progress in attaining claims reduction goals.
• Present seminars, workshops, and other educational programs to Client employees and representatives.
• Work with Claims Administrators to see that Client's objectives are being met.
• Participate in meetings with Client and Claims Administrator.
• Check the accuracy of all reports and documents pertaining to the Workers Compensation program.
• Review utilization and effectiveness of managed care program.
• Assist in negotiations with excess liability insurance carriers, and seek alternate proposals if requested by Client.
• Maintain a hands-on policy to keep lines of communication open among Client, TPA and medical service provider.
• Advise Client of anticipated pricing changes or trends.
• Assist Client in evaluating alternate Claims Administrators or service vendors, if requested.
• Assist Client in finding, evaluating, and training personnel for the risk management functions, if requested.

Please continue by reading our workers' compensation Cost Containment Strategy

For an overview of the program, take a moment to review the workers' compensation Cost Containment Overview