What is “Work Comp”, and how does it work?
Workers'
Compensation is a mechanism required by law in California that requires
all employers to provide for medical care for injuries/illnesses caused
by working your job. Many employers buy Workers' Compensation
insurance to cover the costs of that care, and some, like SBCUSD, cover
those costs directly out of District Funds. The District contracts with a third party administrator for the management of its claims.
If you are injured or contract an illness at work, here's what you need to do:
- Report the injury or illness to your Supervisor immediately.
- Call “Company Nurse”
(our medical triage service provider) at 1-888-770-0933 to provide them
details about the injury. They will recommend the appropriate medical
course of action for you to take. (note: If your injury is a true
medical emergency, call 9-1-1 first and follow up with Company Nurse as
soon as possible thereafter).
- If you are directed to seek medical attention, Company Nurse will direct you to visit the Healthpointe Medical clinic (Click here for address and map).
- If medical treatment is not required, only the “Employee's Report of Work Injury/Illness” (click here for form) needs to be completed and sent to the Workers' Compensation Department by FAX (909) 381-1225; email [email protected]: then pony the original to the District Office - Workers' Comp.
- If medical treatment is required, the entire work comp claim packet of forms must be completed (click here for forms packet). Print out and complete forms, and send to the Workers' Compensation Department by FAX (909) 381-1225; email [email protected]: then pony the original to the District Office - Work Comp.