WVU-HR-36
PROCESSING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS POLICY
PURPOSE
To outline the requirements by which West Virginia University will process claims in accordance with WV Code 23 and 23A.
SCOPE
This policy applies to all employees of West Virginia University, in addition to those employed at all of the regional campuses.
POLICY
Employees who are injured on the job or acquire a work-related illness are to receive entitled benefits. Timely, efficient completion of claims is required. All accidents must be reported. Employees injured on the job must report the injury to his/her supervisor within twenty-four (24) hours. The supervisor can provide the employee a Workers’ Compensation Form-123 (WC-123) to be completed and processed in accordance with established procedures.
Approved on-the-job injuries or occupational illnesses which involve no more than three (3) days absence from work will not be charged against an employee’s accumulated leave, if their workers’ compensation claim is ruled compensable.
PROCEDURE
Additional information regarding this policy or the proper procedure to follow can be obtained in the Guidelines for Processing Workers’ Compensation Claims procedure.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION
The employing department in conjunction with the Medical Management Unit in the Department of Human Resources is responsible for ensuring the proper completion and processing of workers’ compensation claims. The Medical Management Unit in the Department of Human Resources, at 293-5700, is available to answer questions or provide additional information regarding this policy.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INTERPRETATION
The responsibility for interpretation of this policy rests with the Director of Human Resources, West Virginia University.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 10, 1998
APPROVED BY: Scott C. Kelley
