Missouri Workers' Compensation Series and Exam
Online Course: ID# 1002318
Price: $299.00
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About This Course:
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Missouri Workers' Compensation Act, administrative procedure, notice requirements, average weekly wage computation and caps, scheduled and unscheduled injuries, medical compensation, and penalties for noncompliance.
It covers some of the more specifically litigated issues in Missouri Workers' Compensation law such as occupational diseases and repetitive-use injuries, heart conditions, preexisting conditions, burdens of proof, and statutory defenses.
Learning Objectives
By taking this course, you will learn the ins and outs of how insurance companies operate in Missouri. The course is delivered via self-paced, online modules and an end-of-course exam, as described below.
- Missouri Workers' Compensation Insurance System Overview
This module covers the technical aspects of insurance in Missouri including how insurance underwriters determine the premium employers pay and what factors drive up the cost of a workers' compensation insurance policy.
- Overview of the Missouri Workers' Compensation Legal System
This module covers the various sections of Missouri workers' compensation law including employee and employer status, covered injuries, occupational diseases and calculating benefits. Uncover the various rules on notice, waiting periods, mental injuries and statutes of limitation.
- Key Legal Issues in Missouri Workers' Compensation - Part I
In this module, you will learn some of the most common issues litigated in Missouri workers' compensation cases. Find out the key controversies that result in litigation between employers, employees and insurers.
- Key Legal Issues in Missouri Workers' Compensation - Part II
This module covers the common defenses Missouri employers have available to the payment of workers' compensation claims. Learn the legal doctrines that enable employers to deny claims, when employees are entitled to the payment of benefits and when their actions prevent them from successfully claiming compensation.
- Exam
An exam is included in the Missouri Workers' Compensation Series. It consists of 50 questions with a 90 minute time period. You must first take the Missouri Workers' Compensation Series training modules before taking this exam. You will have one attempt to pass this exam with a passing score of 70% or higher. (Additional exams are $50.)
You will receive three months of unlimited access to this package. Upon placing your order, you will receive an email with instructions to access your online training. You may begin immediately!
Note: This course may be taken independently for professional development or in conjunction with other courses to earn the Workers Compensation Specialist (WCS) designation. Click on the hyperlinked item for a full description of the designation.
Top FAQs
What you need to track, when you need to track it, and why
Workers Comp is an insurance that provides certain wage and other benefits to people who are injured or become ill at work. Coverage and benefits are mandated by each individual state and can vary according to the state in question.
Develop, maintain, and manage the organization's workers' comp program, including communicating with employees, managers, insurance carriers, medical providers, attorneys, and upper management, handling claims, the reporting requirements, medical-related issues, and fraud investigations.
oss costs, loss cost multipliers, rates, experience modification factors, schedule credits, premium discounts, expense constant. Unravel the mystery and learn why some employers pay much more than others for the same coverage.
Prompt reporting, quick action, managing care, and a return-to-work planning.
Insurance Agents also should understand his or her applicable state's workers' comp rules and requirements, responsibilities of the organization, proper procedures for claims handling and return-to-work, and how to investigate claims of fraud.
