The District provides all employees with workers'
compensation coverage for work-related injuries that occur in
the course and scope of employment. The District is self-insured
for this exposure and currently uses the services of a third
party claims administrator--Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc . The Risk Management Office
manages the workers' compensation process by assuring that:
*Employee injuries are
reported timely and within the guidelines of the law
* Employees are counseled
to insure they understand District procedures and statutory
benefits
* Injured workers are
reintegrated into workplace at the earliest medically appropriate
opportunity
* Claims handling standards
(statutory and contractual) are maintained
* The District is in
compliance with the Workers' Compensation statute and Texas
Department of Insurance (TDI) Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) rules.
The District has established a Transitional Duty program to
assist injured workers in staying at work or in transitioning
from total disability to ability to work. The program provides
a flexible structure that benefits the injured worker and the
District.
The Transitional Duty Program is rooted in four principles:
* Employees are one
the District's most valuable assets.
* The District's diversity
and scope of services allows for reemployment of injured workers
in productive activities.
* The process of coming
to work is in and of itself, therapeutic.
* The employee/employer
relationship plays a vital role in psychosocial well-being.
As part of our joint customer service model, NISD Risk Management
and Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc, are available for any Workers' Compensation related
questions or concerns.
The Texas
Department of Insurance (TDI) Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) also provides free information regarding
employee rights and responsibilities under the Workers' Compensation
Act. In San Antonio call (210) 593-0070. Outside San Antonio
call (800) 252-7031.
Helpful Links
Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC)
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc
Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
Web M.D.
NISD Risk Management Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ's)
NISD Workers' Compensation
Process
