Overview
Worker’s Compensation is a benefit program that pays for medical treatment and wages lost due to work-related injuries or illnesses. Employees must report the injury or illness to their supervisor (employer) as soon as possible, and get any medical attention needed.
Worker’s Compensation Covers |
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- Medical treatment resulting from your work-related injury or illness
- Lost wages
- Compensation for permanent disabilities
- Vocational rehabilitation
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Workers Compensation Coordinator
Human Resources, CL 710
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311-7001
Phone: (920) 465-2390
Fax: (920) 465-5104
Email: hr@uwgb.edu |
Caution: filing a worker’s compensation claim does not guarantee an automatic approval for coverage. Filing a claim with the appropriate documents will ensure a prompt review.
Filing a Workers Compensation Claim
Employees who are injured while on the job are required to report work related accidents or injuries within 24-hours of the time of the accident or injury. The employee's supervisor will also be required to fill out a report on the incident.
- Fill out the required forms
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Employee
Supervisor
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- Submit to Workers Compensation
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Email to hr@uwgb.edu or deliver to Human Resources Department, C710
Submitting a claim starts the worker’s compensation process. Your claim will be promptly reviewed to determine if the injury is work related.
Approved: If the claim is determined to be work related, your employer will begin coverage and payment for the costs. Review What Does Workers Compensation Cover.
Denied: If your claim is denied, you will be notified. If you disagree with the decision about a denial and cannot resolve a claim dispute with your employer, you have certain appeal rights. See Limitations and Denials. |
Understanding Your Responsibilities
Read through What if you are Injured at Work to understand your responsibilities. Depending on the nature of your injury or claim, you may want to have a better understanding of what you’ll expect relating to medical, lost time, and the On Campus Care program. Use the links below for additional information:
Medical Treatment
Lost Time
Rehabilitation & Injury Care Program
Related Sites
UW Green Bay Human Resources
The University of Wisconsin System Administration OSLP
Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Division