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Workers' Compensation Case Management Checklist Template

Ensure seamless and compliant workers' compensation claims handling. This checklist streamlines your case management process, minimizes errors, and maximizes efficiency-from initial report to final resolution. Download now and simplify your workflow!

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Initial Intake & Assessment

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Steps for gathering initial information and assessing the injured worker's condition and needs.

Employee Name

Employer Name

Date of Injury

Description of Incident

Employee ID

Body Part Affected

Witness Statements (if applicable)

Medical Management

2 of 8

Tracking medical treatment, appointments, and reports, ensuring proper care and documentation.

Date of Initial Medical Evaluation

Physician's Diagnosis and Treatment Plan

Number of Physical Therapy Sessions Scheduled

Uploaded Medical Report (e.g., MRI, X-ray)

Physician's Opinion on Return to Work

Next Medical Appointment Date

Notes from Medical Provider (e.g., progress, concerns)

Benefits Administration

3 of 8

Managing wage replacement, medical payments, and other benefits eligibility and payments.

Claimant's Average Weekly Wage (AWW)

Benefit Payment Amount

First Benefit Payment Date

Last Benefit Payment Date

Total Benefit Payments Made

Benefit Payment Frequency

Payment Method

Benefit Payment Notes

Communication & Coordination

4 of 8

Maintaining consistent communication with the injured worker, employer, medical providers, and legal representatives.

Date of Communication

Communication Method

Summary of Communication

Recipient

Contact Person (if applicable)

Phone Number (if applicable)

Notes/Follow-Up Actions

Return to Work Planning

5 of 8

Developing and monitoring a return-to-work plan, including modified duty options.

Date of Initial Return-to-Work Discussion

Modified Duty Available?

Description of Modified Duty Restrictions (if applicable)

Percentage of Work Available (if modified duty)

Scheduled Return-to-Work Date

Communication with Employer Regarding Return-to-Work Plan

Return-to-Work Plan Approved?

Date of First Day Back to Work

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

6 of 8

Ensuring compliance with state workers’ compensation laws and regulations.

Claim Filing Date

State Jurisdiction

Claim Number

Applicable Statute of Limitations

Summary of Legal Review/Consultation

Date of Legal Consultation (if applicable)

Case Closure & Finalization

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Steps for formally closing the case and documenting final outcomes.

Case Closure Date

Summary of Case Outcome & Resolution

Final Case Status

Total Benefits Paid (USD)

Case Manager Signature

Final Settlement Agreement (if applicable)

Notes Regarding Closure (e.g., outstanding issues, future considerations)

Record Keeping & Documentation

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Maintaining accurate and complete records of all case activities.

Case Notes

Document Creation Date

Scanned Documents (e.g., medical reports, correspondence)

Page Count of Case File

Document Storage Location (Physical/Digital)

Last File Review Date

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