144.4 Workers' Compensation Insurance

Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999
Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 40 - Benefits
 
Originator: Director of Personnel
Current File: 144.4
Adoption Date: 1/14/1999
Reviewed for Currency: 1/14/1999
 
Replaces File: 144.4
Date of Origin: 9/29/1982
 
Classification: Faculty
 
In Archive? Yes

144.4 Workers' Compensation Insurance

 

A. Background

Members of the faculty and staff share in university programs which insure members of the community in the event of injury, disability, and death.

 

B. Policy

Workers' Compensation Insurance is provided for on-the-job injuries. Workers' Compensation Insurance will pay the medical bills plus furnish the faculty or staff member with a salary (depending on his or her weekly earnings) as long as the disability continues. Workers' Compensation Insurance also provides a death benefit for on-the-job injuries resulting in death.

 

C. Guidelines

1. On-the-job injuries should be reported immediately to the Personnel Department. Failure to do so within twenty-four (24) hours after the accident may result in the loss of this benefit.

2. The premium for this coverage is paid completely by the university.

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