CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION WORKSHOP 
August 16, 2017

The South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission will conduct a Claims Administration Workshop on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223. 

This workshop is for individuals responsible for processing, managing and adjudicating claims in the State's workers' compensation system; including  attorneys, adjusters, claims managers, risk managers, paralegals, legal assistants, insurance carriers, and employers.

The morning general session will include a case study of a fictional workers' compensation claim, and will provide a step by step explanation of the process by which a claim is handled by the Commission from the day of the injury, through the hearing and the closing process. Commission staff members will guide the participants in using forms and documents to timely shepherd a claim through the entire process.

The workshop will also include a mock hearing to decide the issues in dispute from the case study. Presiding the mock hearing will be the Honorable T. Scott Beck, Chairman, S.C. Workers' Compensation Commission, and special guests from the South Carolina Bar.

Following lunch, participants will choose one of the following sessions:

Claims Administration - Participate in a small group discussion and question and answer session with Sonji Spann, Claims Department Director, and her staff as they review Fines and Penalties. Discussion will also include electronic data reporting using the IAIABC Claims EDI Release 3.0 standard for the electronic transfer of Subsequent Report of Injury (SROI) information.

Judicial -  Amy Bracy, Judicial Department Director, and her staff will conduct a small group discussion and question and answer session explaining the Commission's judicial proceedings, requirements of adjudicaitng a claim through the mediation, hearing and appeals process. Discussion will also include enhancements to the Commission's electronic processes and procedures including eCase, Upload, and electronic filing.

For Attorneys - Commission Chairman T. Scott Beck, his administrative assistant Shawnee DeBruhl, and Commission General Counsel Keith Roberts will conduct a small group discussion on issues pertinent to attorneys.

Topics covered in the afternoon general session include: Informal Conferences, Third Party Settlements, Electronic Payment, Form 14B, Proposed Changes to Regulations, and Q&A.

AGENDA

REGISTRATION: Cost to attend the workshop is $60 per person and payment may be made electronically at the time of registration. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. No registration will be processed without full payment.

CLE Certified:  SC CLE 4.50

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  August 9, 2017

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellation requests received by the Commission by August 9, 2017 will receive a full refund. No credit or refund will be given for "no shows." Cancellation requests must be made in writing to Kim Ballentine, kballentine@wcc.sc.gov.

Upon submitting your registration, you will have the option of paying the $60 registration fee online. If you prefer to pay by check, please mail a copy of your registration form and check made payable to SCWCC to:  

SC Workers' Compensation Commission
Attn:  Kim Ballentine
PO Box 1715
Columbia, SC 29202-1715