New York Workers' Compensation Series Training and Exam Online Course: ID# 1002505
Price: $299.00
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About This Course:
This online course covers fundamental legal principles that form the foundation of New York workers' compensation law and practice. General rules of law and their significant exceptions are discussed, as well as the practical application of these principles using the most common New York forms as a framework. Selected issues and problems are discussed in greater detail. This 3-hour course is in presentation format with pre-recorded audio instruction.
Learning Objectives
Learn the ins and outs of how insurance companies operate in New York. The course is delivered via self-paced, online modules and an end-of-course exam, as described below.
New York Workers' Compensation Insurance System Overview Insurance Overview: Learn the ins and outs of how insurance companies operate in New York. This module covers the technical aspects of insurance in New York including how insurance underwriters determine the premium employers pay and what factors drive up the cost of a workers' compensation insurance policy. Legal Module I: New York Workers' Compensation Law This module discusses the fundamental concepts of New York workers' compensation law. Liability for compensation and common defenses are discussed. Both avoidance of liability and mitigation of damages are treated in this module.
Legal Module II: New York Workers' Compensation Claims Management This module focuses on the use of New York's many forms to achieve claims management goals.
Legal Module III: Selected Problems in New York Workers' Compensation This module provides a more in-depth treatment of selected issues. Labor market attachment, fraud, expedited hearing process and caps on permanent partial disability benefits are discussed.
Exam One exam is included in the New York Workers' Compensation Series. It consists of 50 questions with a 90 minute time period. You must first take the New York Workers' Compensation Series training modules before taking this exam. You will have one attempt to pass this exam. You will have one attempt to pass this exam with a passing score of 70% or higher. (Additional exams are $50.)
You will receive 3 months of unlimited access to this package. Upon placing your order, you will receive an email with instructions to access your online training. You may begin immediately!
Note: This course may be taken independently for professional development or in conjunction with other courses to earn the Workers Compensation Specialist (WCS) designation. Click on the hyperlinked item for a full description of the designation.
Top FAQs Workers Comp is an insurance that provides certain wage and other benefits to people who are injured or become ill at work. Coverage and benefits are mandated by each individual state and can vary according to the state in question.
Prompt reporting, quick action, managing care, and a return-to-work planning.
What you need to track, when you need to track it, and why
oss costs, loss cost multipliers, rates, experience modification factors, schedule credits, premium discounts, expense constant. Unravel the mystery and learn why some employers pay much more than others for the same coverage.
Insurance Agents also should understand his or her applicable state's workers' comp rules and requirements, responsibilities of the organization, proper procedures for claims handling and return-to-work, and how to investigate claims of fraud.
Develop, maintain, and manage the organization's workers' comp program, including communicating with employees, managers, insurance carriers, medical providers, attorneys, and upper management, handling claims, the reporting requirements, medical-related issues, and fraud investigations.
