Austin Community College District employees should be aware of the recent change in workers’ compensation insurance carrier and how it affects them.
Effective Feb. 1, ACC joined the Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund, which is a member of the Political Subdivision Workers’ Compensation Alliance (PSWCA). PSWCA has an approved group of medical providers which make up the Alliance Medical Provider Panel. Employees seeking medical treatment for work-related injuries must use a member of this panel.
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Insurance website has posted complete information on the changes. Every employee should review the information, which can be printed or bookmarked for future use.
The site also includes an acknowledgement form that must be completed by all employees:
Employee acknowledgement forms are to be submitted to the EHS Office via intercampus mail to: EHS, Service Center.
A form must be on file with the EHS Office prior to an employee receiving non-emergency room treatment for a work-related injury. Failure to submit an acknowledgement form may impact an employee’s benefits in the event of a work-related injury.
ACC employees who are injured at work must immediately report the injury to their supervisor. In cases of emergency, they should seek treatment at the nearest emergency room. Otherwise, employees must choose a doctor from the Alliance Medical Provider Panel listing.
Visit the EHS insurance webpage for details on workers’ compensation:
- Information and FAQs
- Employee acknowledgement forms to download
- How to find an Alliance Medical Provider Panel-approved physician
- Procedures