Key Takeaways:

• Determining the proper method of calculating a claimant’s average weekly earnings via a thorough understanding of the concept and computations involved in determining average weekly earnings is essential for a California workers’ compensation professional
• Computing elements of compensation that are included and methods for calculating AWE – unusual or irregular earnings are covered in depth
• Master temporary disability indemnity and know the five criteria for determining eligibility, and benefit from a discussion of TTD and TPD.
• Statutory minimums and maximums, time limits under various reform dates, as well as timing and method of payments is covered
• Determining termination and extension of TD benefit payments when the employer’s obligation to pay runs out
• Rating and computing permanent disability including use of the PD schedule.
• Important concepts of permanent and stationary status are explained.
• Adjusting PD payments for return to work; a comprehensive section of supplemental job displacement benefits is included
• Accurately compute death benefits; including discussions of compensability, dependents and determination of dependency
• The computation of benefits is explained and a full presentation of the complex issues surrounding allocation of benefits to dependents is included

Who should attend:

• Workers’ compensation claims adjusters
• Medical only claims adjusters
• TPA / Self-insured claims personnel
• Agent/Broker workers’ compensation claims staff