Workers' compensation training for insurers

2012 Basic adjuster training

These classes, at the Department of Labor and Industry in St. Paul, are designed for claims adjusters who have less than one year experience handling Minnesota workers' compensation claims. The $150 registration fee for each two-day session includes lunch.

Topics include	Dates
Overview of Minnesota workers' compensation Waiting period Liability determination Indemnity benefits Rehabilitation benefits and issues Medical benefits and issues Penalties Dispute resolution How to file forms	Sessions are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Three two-day sessions in 2012: April 23 and 24 June 14 and 15 Oct. 30 and 31 All participants must register and pay online Register and pay online
Registration and payment All participants must register and pay online. Early registration is encouraged. Each session is limited to 28 people. Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The Department of Labor and Industry reserves the right to cancel a session if there are not enough participants registered.
Accommodation If you need special accommodations to enable you to participate in this training or have questions about this training, contact Jim Vogel at (651) 284-5265, toll-free at 1-800-342-5354 or TTY at (651) 297-4198.
Take the pre-test Do you administer Minnesota workers' compensation claims? Not sure if you need training? Take the pre-test and see how you do.
Classes are at the: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry 443 Lafayette Road N. St. Paul, MN 55155 To learn more about these classes, contact Jim Vogel by email or at (651) 284-5265.

Customized training for insurers

Customized training about workers' compensation can be arranged for groups of at least 20 claims adjusters by contacting Jim Vogel at dli.wctraining@state.mn.us or (651) 284-5265.

Downloadable insurer training materials

The following training materials have been developed by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for use in its insurer training classes.

The Basic Adjusters' Training Guide -- The information in this guidebook is designed to:
- illustrate how to calculate benefits;
- describe when benefits are payable;
- explain how and when to file the required forms; and
- provide general information about workers' compensation benefits.