California law states that “any person who makes or causes to be made any knowingly false or fraudulent material statement or material representation for the purpose of obtaining or denying workers’ compensation benefits or payments is guilty of a felony.”
There are many forms of fraud in the workers’ compensation arena. They include claimant fraud, employer fraud, and professional fraud. This workshop will focus on all of these “faces” of fraud.
Key Takeaways:
- What are the various types of fraud and the “red flags” that can be used to identify potential fraud?
- What are the various types of fraud and the “red flags” that can be used to identify potential fraud?
- What are the types of activities that should be conducted by the employer and/or carrier to investigate fraud?
- What steps can an employer take to develop “zero tolerance” for fraud in the workplace?
- What is the cost of prosecuting fraud? Where does the funding come from and who gets the money?
Who should attend:
- Anyone who could benefit from a deeper understanding of fraud in workers’ compensation
