Filing WC Claims over 30 days old
kdspa
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BACKGROUND INFO
I am taking over the HR position at our company, which has been vacant for several years. Until now, the HR duties have been split up among various managers and some items have been neglected. One of those items is Workers' Comp. I have several incidents where:
1-There was no loss of work or wages
2-Employees received needed medical care and all expenses were paid for by the company
3-Our insurance company was not notified of the incident
Our insurance agent tells me that old claims (even several months old) can still be submitted "FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY," so that our liability is limited should the employee incur future problems related to these injuries.
MY QUESTION IS THIS: Are there any penalties for reporting a claim over 30 days old if there was no loss of work/wages and all expenses were paid?
BACKGROUND INFO
I am taking over the HR position at our company, which has been vacant for several years. Until now, the HR duties have been split up among various managers and some items have been neglected. One of those items is Workers' Comp. I have several incidents where:
1-There was no loss of work or wages
2-Employees received needed medical care and all expenses were paid for by the company
3-Our insurance company was not notified of the incident
Our insurance agent tells me that old claims (even several months old) can still be submitted "FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY," so that our liability is limited should the employee incur future problems related to these injuries.
MY QUESTION IS THIS: Are there any penalties for reporting a claim over 30 days old if there was no loss of work/wages and all expenses were paid?
Comments
I believe if your state WC commission did try to fine you, that you would be able to appeal for reversal or reduction due to the fact that you volunteered the information.
My $0.02 worth,
DJ The Balloonman
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