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WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE PROGRAM

Background
Workers' Compensation Insurance is a type of insurance specifically designed to provide medical benefits and, in some cases, financial payments to employees on the payroll of The University of Texas System who suffer injuries or occupational diseases in the course and scope of employment. In instances of injury or illness arising out of or in the course of employment, the employee is entitled to all medical aid, hospital services, and medication reasonably required at the time of injury and anytime thereafter to cure and relieve the effects naturally resulting from the injury. In some instances, financial benefits will be available to offset a temporary loss of wage earning capacity and/or to compensate for permanent impairment due to the injury.
What to do in the Event of an Injury
If you incur an injury during the course of your employment:
    Notify Supervisor and complete a First Report of Injury or Illness Form.
  1. Seek medical attention if it is an emergency. It is preferred that you seek medical attention from one of UTPA's preferred providers, in order to reduce costs and facilitate the return to work. Notification of on the Job Injury
     
Notification of on the Job Injury
Please notify your immediate supervisor and DEHS (3690) as soon as possible.  This includes Motor Vehicle Accidents.
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1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
956/381-UTPA  1-866-441-UTPA
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