Schedule/Sessions

History and Principles of Workers Compensation - Part 1

• Speakers:

• Vincent Gerbino, Bruno Gerbino Soriano & Aitken

• Claire Muselman, Self Employed

This course provides an explanation of the history of workers’ compensation and why workers’ compensation exists.  Attendees will conclude the course with basic knowledge of state workers’ compensation and Federal schemes, what statutes and regulatory agencies are involved in the workers’ compensation system, and types of insurance and insurance alternatives available.   
Course objectives:

• Explain the history of worker’s compensation and why it exists.
• Understand basic types of state WC plans and Federal plans.
• Understand types of workers’ compensation insurance or insurance alternatives.
• Have a basic knowledge of what regulatory agencies/law/statutes affect workers compensation.

Break

History and Principles of Workers Compensation - Part 2

• Speakers:

• Vincent Gerbino, Bruno Gerbino Soriano & Aitken

• Claire Muselman, Self Employed

Break

Determining Compensability - Part 1

• Speakers:

• Charles Clark, Clark, May, Price, Lawley, Duncan & Paul LLC

• Claire Muselman, Self Employed

Claims professionals should have the training and knowledge to determine on each claim the scope of investigation required/proper analysis of the information obtained and then how to execute the decision on compensability. This course teaches the skills/steps necessary to put each claim in the best possible position to defend a compensability decision.

After completion, participants will be able to:

• Identify the steps required to investigate a claim both at first notice and as new information is received regarding compensability.
•  Be confident in their skills to obtain information in an investigation.
•  Be confident in their ability to deal with plaintiff/applicant attorneys.
• Understand how to deny body parts/medical treatment/disability.
• Understand the basic steps needed to deny a claim and jurisdictional considerations.
• Be able to identify the information necessary to determine if any third party liability.
• Be knowledgeable regarding unfair claims practices and what steps to take to avoid this potential issue.

Break

Determining Compensability - Part 2

• Speakers:

• Charles Clark, Clark, May, Price, Lawley, Duncan & Paul LLC

• Claire Muselman, Self Employed

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