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Worker's Compensation

As an employee of the University of Tennessee, if you have an accidental injury while working at your job, or develop an occupational illness because of your job, you may be covered by the Workers' Compensation Program for the State of Tennessee.

Please read carefully as procedures and forms have changed.

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Workers’ Compensation Claim Procedures

If a work injury is LIFE-THREATENING or results in SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, IMMEDIATELY CALL 911 and/or GO TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM!

If an injured worker is unable to report the injury, the injured worker’s supervisor must immediately report the injury to 1-866-245-8588, option 2.

The supervisor must also notify Freddie Perutelli, Total Compensation Specialist at 423-425-4473

 

Step 1: Report the injury

  • INJURED WORKER WILL REPORT THE INJURY TO THEIR SUPERVISOR AND TO CORVEL
    • 1-866-245-8588 Option 1
    • This is a 24/7 Nurse Line
    • The NURSE will discuss the appropriate level of treatment needed and direct the injured worker to the nearest STATE-APPROVED treatment facility
    • If the injured worker agrees to self-care but later changes their mind, he/she must first call CorVel Option 2 to obtain authorization to treat
  • DO NOT go to the doctor prior to reporting the injury to CorVel

Beginning July 1, 2019, the TN Division of Claims and Risk Management will assess a $500.00 departmental penalty each time an injured worker seeks non-emergency medical treatment prior to reporting their injury to CorVel

 

STEP 2: Complete the paperwork

Provide all paperwork listed above to Freddie Perutelli, Total Compensation Specialist, at 423-425-4473.

 

Timely Reporting Penalties

Injuries must be reported to CorVel within three business days.

Beginning July 1, 2019, the TN Division of Claims and Risk Management will assess a $500.00 departmental penalty each time an employee or employer does not report a work injury within (3) business days after sustaining said injury

If you have any questions about the process, please contact Freddie Perutelli, Total Compensation Specialist, at [email protected] or 423-425-4473.Return To Work Program

In July 2016, the University of Tennessee and the State of Tennessee implemented a Return to Work (RTW) program. This program is designed to assist injured employees in their return to meaningful, productive employment as quickly as possible. The department in which the injured employee works will coordinate with Human Resources, Corvel and the injured employee to design a modified work plan in order to return the employee to work. For more information, please refer to HR0398 – Transitional Duty/Return to Work Program.

 

Insurance Guidelines for leave without pay due to Workers' Compensation

If an employee is placed on leave of absence without pay as a result of an on-the-job injury, the University will provide the monthly premium for the employee's health insurance coverage. The University will continue to provide the monthly premium for health coverage as long as the employee is receiving a temporary lost disability payment from the State of TN Workers Compensation Administrator. However, it is the employee's responsibility to provide the premium payment for all optional coverage (dental, life, disability). The University will NOT send a billing for the premiums and it is the employee's responsibility to provide the premium payment by the 10th of each calendar month.

updated November 29, 2017

Disclaimer: The following information does not list all coverages, limits or exclusions. For full coverages, limits, and exclusions please contact the Office of Risk Management.

The Tennessee Department of Treasury, Division of Claims Administration Workers’ Compensation Program contracts with a third-party administrator for the processing of workers’ compensation claims and provides managed-care services to all university employees who are injured while performing their daily work duties. The current third-party administrator, Corvel, administers a provider network for medical treatment to ensure the best quality care for assisting injured employees with their recovery process. Managed-care services also provide 24/7 nurse triage, pre-certification for inpatient hospital care, bill review, large case management, and other services to appropriately manage the costs of workers’ compensation claims.

The state’s goals are to assist the injured employee with their recovery process, to provide access to exceptional medical services and providers, and to ensure excellent customer service during the entire workers’ compensation process.

Authorized Providers

Phone CorVel's 24-hour Nurse Hotline at 1-866-245-8588 to report all work-related personal injuries or illnesses.

A registered nurse will assess your situation and advise you about approved medical providers in your area. You may ask the nurse for approval to go to a specific doctor or places you've used before. Then report the incident by phoning Freddie Perutelli at 425-4473 or Human Resources at 425-4221.

If an unauthorized provider is used, the employee will be responsible for payment of bills.

You may seek treatment from your physician only if they are an authorized provider.

The following are approved providers:

  • AFC Doctors Express Urgent Care, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • 1521 Gunbarrel Road, East Brainerd, 423-509-8777
    • 5241 Highway 153, Suite 121, Hixson, 423-443-3824
    • 9058 Old Lee Highway, Ooltewah, 423-531-9110
    • 170 Mouse Creek Road NW, Cleveland, 423-443-3876
  • Nova Medical Center, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • 5779 Brainerd Road, 423-800-7500
  • Physicians Care, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m, call the site for weekend hours
    • 2021 Hamilton Place Blvd, 423-899-6222
    • 4490 Hixson Pike, 423-875-0700
    • 403 McBrien Road, East Ridge, 423-894-3589
    • 4747 Highway 58, 423-834-9400

For Life-Threatening Emergencies

  • Erlanger Emergency Room
  • Parkridge Medical Center Emergency Room
  • Parkridge East Hospital Emergency Room (East Ridge)

Memorial Hospital is NOT an approved provider.

Prescriptions

Prescriptions may be filled at any CVS or Walgreens by identifying it as a Workers' Compensation claim. Other pharmacies included in the network may be found by phoning Cypress Care at 1-800-419-7191. Take this form with you when filling a prescription.

updated November 29, 2017

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