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Workers' Compensation Handbook
Summary: Table of Contents Index Next
 Entire Workers Comp Handbook (pdf)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Overview
Introduction
Goals
Workers Compensation Defined
Covered Workers
Workers Not Covered
Coverage of Illnesses & Injuries
Types of Injuries and Illnesses
Types of Claims
Benefits & Limits
Program Funding
Contact Info
Chapter 2: Information for Injured & Ill Workers
Introduction
Obtaining Benefits
Medical Care
Replacing Lost Wages
Permanent Disability
Survivor Benefits
Taxes on Payments
Disability Management Services
Dispute Resolution
Other Benefits
California Law
Chapter 3: Medical Treatment
Emergency Treatment Procedures
Treatment in Santa Cruz County
Treatment Outside Santa Cruz County
Benefits of SCOMC
Additional Off-Campus Treatment Locations
Follow-up Medical Care
Pre-Designation of Physician
Changing Treating Physician
Chapter 4: Claim Processing
Introduction
Reporting Job-related Injuries and Illnesses
Forms
Claim Process
Possible Claim Outcomes
Process for Accepted Claims
Process for Delayed Claims
Process for Denied Claims
Chapter 5: Disabled Workers Benefits
Introduction
Temporary Disability Benefits
Options for Supplementing TD
Option One
Option Two
Option Three
Family Medical Leave (FMLA) Eligibility
Extended Sick Leave Benefits
UC Retirement
Benefits Summary
UCSCs Pay Process
Coordination of Benefits
Chapter 6: Returning to Work
Introduction
Contact During Injury or Illness
Return to Work Process
Employees Transition Back to Work
Permanent Disability
Disability Management Services
Additional UC Services
Special Selection Services
Chapter 7: Injured Volunteers
Introduction
Requirements of Departments Utilizing Volunteer Services
Contact During Injury or Illness
Return to Work Process
Volunteers Transition Back to Work
Chapter 8: Responsibilities
Introduction
Employee Responsibilities
Supervisor Responsibilities
Santa Cruz Occupational Medical Center (SCOMC)
Dominican Hospital Emergency Department
Personal Physician/Health Care Provider
Risk Services Office
Environmental Health and Safety Office
Sedgwick Claims Management Services
Service Center
Payroll Office
Academic Human Resources Office
Staff Human Resources Office
Fire and Police Departments
Vocational Rehabilitation
Benefits Office
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Equal Employment Opportunity Office
Labor Relations Office
Ombudsman
Glossary
Index
Last revised: August 21, 2008 (am)
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