WC training for insurers
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
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Overview of Minnesota workers' compensation
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Waiting period
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Liability determination
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Indemnity benefits
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Rehabilitation benefits and issues
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Medical benefits and issues
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Penalties
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Dispute resolution
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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 |
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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 |