5.7.4 Workers’ Compensation
Any work-related injury or illness is covered under workers' compensation. Employees are covered under a self-insured plan
approved by the state. Employees must promptly report any injury to the
person in charge; see Reporting an Injury or Accident in Health and Safety. They are asked to refer to the medical providers network ("MPN") when seeking medical treatment. The location must give the workers' compensation form to the employee within 24 hours. For additional information about medical providers, see WellComp. The person in charge must contact the Insurance Department to assist in handling an employee's workers' compensation claim.
See also the Facts About Workers' Compensation in English and Spanish, Employer's Report of Occupational Injury or Illness (Form 5020), Workers' Compensation Claim Form (DWC 1).
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