OTA Dispatch Issue 2, 2021

15 www.ortrucking.org Issue 2 | 2021 Providing modified work is a business strategy to reduce claim costs and access EAIP incentives. Think about tasks, tactics, training, fire watch, inspection, and safety committee work that needs to get done. Is there equipment to purchase that could help an injured worker overcome a physical restriction in order to do a modified job? An operational RTW program with EAIP incentives has been a component of success stories for many policyholders in the truck driving industry. This is the part of workers’ compensation claim costs you can control. We’d like to help you contain costs while keeping valued employees working as they heal. Collaboration is key and we are here to help! 2020 Total Benefits Paid Employee-at-Injury Program % Based on dollars accessed (per DCBS) SAIF Corporation 53.7% $7,026,069 Private Ins Carriers 18.5% $2,414,997 Self-Insured Employers 27.9% $3,646,228