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Basic adjuster's training

This class, at the Department of Labor and Industry in St. Paul, is designed for claims adjusters who have less than one year of experience handling Minnesota workers' compensation claims. The $200 registration fee for the two-day session includes lunch.

Continuing education credits

This seminar satisfies 10.5 hours of credit toward continuing insurance education requirements.

Topics

  • Overview of Minnesota workers' compensation

  • Waiting period

  • Liability determination

  • Indemnity benefits

  • Rehabilitation benefits and issues

  • Medical benefits and issues

  • Penalties

  • Dispute resolution

  • How to file forms

Dates

There are currently no sessions scheduled.

Registration and payment

All participants must register and pay online. Early registration is encouraged. Sessions are limited to 30 people and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The Department of Labor and Industry reserves the right to cancel a session if there are not enough participants registered.

Accommodation

If you need special accommodations to enable you to participate in this training or have questions about this training, contact Virginia Prax at dli.wctraining@state.mn.us or 651-284-5357.

Location

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
443 Lafayette Road N.
St. Paul, MN  55155
Directions, free-parking information

Customized training for insurers

Customized training is available for groups of at least 20 claims adjusters by contacting Virginia Prax at dli.wctraining@state.mn.us or 651-284-5357.

Basic Adjusters' Training Guide

The Basic Adjusters' Training Guide contains information designed to illustrate how to calculate benefits, describe when benefits are payable, explain how and when to file the required forms, and provide general information about workers' compensation benefits.

Section number, title Last updated Notes
Introduction, objectives, table of contents March 2018 Changes to update maximum comp rate, update case study
1. Workers' compensation overview March 2018 Changes to update maximum comp rate, update case study
2. Indemnity benefits October 2018 Changes to update maximum comp rate, update case study
3. Medical benefits March 2018 Changes to update maximum comp rate, update case study
4. Rehabilitation benefits March 2018 Changes to update maximum comp rate, update case study
5. Penalties March 2018 Changes to update maximum comp rate, update case study
6. Alternative dispute-resolution services March 2018 Changes to update maximum comp rate, update case study
7. Forms March 2018 Changes to update maximum comp rate, update case study
8. Case study March 2018 Changes to update maximum comp rate, update case study
Answer key March 2018 Changes to update maximum comp rate, update case study