Workers' Compensation | Risk Management

In 1997, the California State University Risk Management Authority (CSURMA), a Joint Powers Authority, was created pursuant to Executive Order No. 638 to establish a risk pool program that includes Workers' Compensation benefits for all CSU campuses. On May 1, 2004, a qualified self-insured group known as Auxiliary Organizations Workers' Compensation Plan, Inc. (AO-COMP) was established to provide similar coverage to the auxiliary organizations.

If you are injured or become ill because of your job, you may be entitled to Workers' Compensation Benefits. With more than 44,000 faculty and staff, each of the 23 campuses has a Workers' Compensation Coordinator that provides assistance if a worker or CSU volunteer becomes injured.

If you are injured on the job, be sure to immediately report your injury to your Supervisor who will provide you with the necessary forms and conduct an accident investigation (Submit form online) and contact Risk Management at (909) 537-3937.

The third party administrator for Worker's Compensation is Sedgwick CMS and can be reached at (510) 302-3000.

For more information, please visit the Risk Management webpage.

Supervisors

In compliance with California Workers’ Compensation Law, an employer must report all work-related injuries or illnesses arising out of and in the course of employment and covered by the California Workers’ Compensation System. To comply with this law, all supervisors should complete the Supervisor's First Report forms below within 24 hours of an incident occurring and adhere to the workers’ compensation procedures for supervisors. An Incident Investigation will then need to be completed to determine the root cause of the injury or illness. It will also facilitate ways to prevent their reoccurrence.

Learn more about supervisor procedures and responsibilities.

Supervisor's Incident Report

Employees

Employees are covered for any injury/illness arising out of or in the course of employment. All job-related injuries or illnesses should be immediately reported to the employee’s supervisor. Employees may also report injuries to another Administrator in their area or to an Administrator in Environmental Health & Safety. Workplace safety is our priority. When an injury happens, we want to learn from it. Understanding the root cause helps us find ways to improve our processes and prevent future incidents, ensuring a safer CSUSB for everyone.

Employees who desire to participate in the Workers' Compensation Benefit program must complete the Workers' Compensation (DWC-1) Claim Form to initiate the claims process.

Note: Employees opting to complete the DWC-1 PDF form will be contacted by a member of the Risk Management team.

Learn more about employee procedures and responsibilities.

Workers' Comp Benefit Online DWC-1 Claim Form Download DWC-1 PDF

Procedures

Procedures for Supervisors

Procedures for Employees

Accident/Illness Investigation Procedure

(Coming soon)

Medical Facilities

Medical treatment is authorized by Risk Management when necessary. CSUSB has designated Healthpointe, Kaiser on the Job (any location), and Desert Urgent Care as medical facilities to provide medical treatment for injured employees. If an injury happens after normal business hours, notify the supervisor on duty. If a supervisor is not available, contact University Police to report and visit one of the below 24-hour medical facilities. If the injury was severe, call 911.

Kaiser on the Job Locations

Loma Linda University