South Dakota Workers' Compensation Training
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Workers' Compensation Training For Insurance Agents In South Dakota
Improve Your Workers' Compensation SkillsAre you currently working as a Workers' Compensation professional? Do you need to know more about the Workers' Compensation state laws and statutes in South Dakota? Or would you like to pursue a professional designation and earn the Workers' Compensation Specialist (WCS) designation?
What Role Does An Insurance Agent Play In South Dakota Workers Compensation?According to the South Dakota Department of Labor website (https://dlr.sd.gov/workers_compensation/default.aspx), though it is recommended, there is no law in South Dakota requiring any employer to carry workers' compensation insurance. Thus, for employers that want workers' compensation insurance, insurance agents should be able to explain to their clients how workers compensation in South Dakota works, understand their clients' past and potential claims, then be able to get quotes for coverage.
Insurance Agents also should understand the state's workers comp rules and requirements, how to deal with accommodation and return-to-work requests, management of the claim, proper account handling procedures, and how to fight fraudulent claims. Read below for training courses that teach you and your clients how to do that and more!
South Dakota Workers' Compensation Training Courses
Workers Comp Training Seminars And WebinarsListed below are some of our best-selling Workers Comp seminars and webinars. You attend seminars in-person at a specific date, time, and venue. Webinars are available in live, CD, and OnDemand formats.
Online Workers Comp Training CoursesThe following are online courses you can take anywhere with Internet access:
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What Does A South Dakota Workers Compensation Specialist Do?
A South Dakota worker's compensation specialist or workers comp manager is responsible for:
- Developing, maintaining, and managing the organization's workers' comp program
- Investigating and processing workers' compensation claims
- Communicating with employees, managers, insurance carriers, medical providers, attorneys, and upper management re workers comp issues
- Reporting workplace injuries and illnesses within a specified time period
- Dealing with claim investigations, settlements, and litigation
- The coordination the disbursement of benefits
- Handling claim denials
- Working within the various Workers Compensation laws, rules, and requirements for issues and requests such as accommodations, restrictions, and return-to-work
Yes, there is a lot of work - and regulations - in handling your organization's workers comp responsibilities. But don't worry, we have many workers comp training courses that can help!
For More Info On South Dakota Workers Compensation Regulations
According to the South Dakota Department of Labor website (https://dlr.sd.gov/workers_compensation/default.aspx), though it is recommended, there is no law in South Dakota requiring any employer to carry workers' compensation insurance. For specific information on South Dakota workers comp - aka South Dakota workmans comp - contact:
South Dakota Workers' Compensation
Division of Labor & Management
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
123 W. Missouri Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605.773.3681
https://dlr.sd.gov/workers_compensation/default.aspx
Disclaimer: This information provided is based on state laws and regulations, and is subject to change. While we make every effort to asure this information is current and accurate, it is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice, and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein.
