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Workers' Comp. Questions

Q.  How is an independent contractor's compensation accounted for when workers' compensation premium is calculated?
Q.  Why does the Fund request a payroll audit?
Q.  Whom do I contact if I have a question on a Workers’ Compensation claim?
Q.  How do I report a Workers’ Compensation claim?
Q.  What's the easiest way for me to complete the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration 300 and 300A forms?
Q.  What is the benefit of a return-to-work program?
Q.  What types of injuries need to be recoreded for the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration?
Q.  If an employee is hired with a bad back, is the district responsible for an aggravation of the back injury?
Q.  Are volunteers covered?
Q.  Are Board Members covered under workers’ compensation?
Q.  Why should we use one occupational health clinic to treat our injured workers?
Q.  Why should we use an “in-network” provider to treat injured employees?
Q.  What is a light-duty/Return-to-Work program?
Q.  What are the basic elements of a safety program?
Q.  How should an accident be reported that requires no medical treatment or lost time?
Q.  How do my workers' compensation losses affect my premium?
Q.  I understand that the Fund uses accumulated assets to reduce my premium. How do my workers’ compensation losses affect my premium reduction?
Q.  Must an injured worker accept a light-duty or restricted job offer?
Q.  What should a member do if they think an employee is trying to use the system?
Q.  Should a Supervisor Report of Injury form be compelted in addition to the employee Report of Injury form?
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