Any incident, accident, or illness involving a university employee which occurred as a result of, or in the course of employment. Employer's First Report of Injury or Illness, Form TWCC-1S, is required to file a claim. For University Employees, The State Employees - Workers' Compensation Program is administered by the Director, Workers' Compensation Division of the Office of the Attorney General. The Workers' Compensation Division has responsibilities for claims, accident prevention, legal and administrative services. Workers' Compensation is a form of insurance that provides compensation and medical benefits for injuries and occupational illness that arise out of and in the course and scope of state employment.
Employee includes faculty, staff, work-study, temporary, and student employees.
Employee does not include fellowship or independent contractors. The injury or occupational illness must have occurred on or after July 18, 1975. Notification will be included within the New Employee Benefit Package. When an employee receiving workers' compensation, resigns or is terminated. The Workers' Compensation claim will be prepared by the University Claims Coordinator for the injured employee.