State mandates changes to Worker's Compensation Program at Wichita State University
State Self-Insurance Fund (SSIF) is the agency responsible for reviewing and determining whether or not an on-the-job event is compensable under the State of Kansas Workers Compensation Program. Below is information about the changes and what to do in case an injury occurs at work.
For serious/life-threatening/limb-threatening injuries or illnesses requiring immediate medical attention:
Seek immediate medical treatment from the closest available health care provider regardless of network affiliation. As in the past, dialing 911 on campus connects a caller to the WSU Police Department, who will send first aid or an EMT to assist.
For minor injuries/illnesses not requiring immediate medical attention:
Your first step is to contact your supervisor to report the injury / illness. Contact the Office of Human Resources (HR) if your supervisor is unavailable. Your supervisor / HR will need to call the State Self-Insurance Fund (SSIF) at 785-296-2364 with basic information about the incident to start a claim and receive authorization for treatment under the State Workers Compensation program.
You may seek treatment prior to SSIF authorization if you feel it is necessary, but you will need to proceed with treatment under your personal health insurance. If your SSIF claim is subsequently denied, you will be responsible for any billing associated with your injury or illness like any other non-work-related health claim.
More information about the steps associated with work-related injuries and filing for Workers Compensation can be found on the Office of Human Resources website at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5789. Questions? Contact totalrewards@wichita.edu.