ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
The SCWCEA is requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test (72 hours prior to arrival) to attend. CLICK HERE for details.

Designed to reinforce and enhance your knowledge of the SC Workers' Compensation System, the Annual Workers’ Comp Academy will be held in conjunction with the Annual Educational Conference. This program is geared toward individuals new to the workers’ compensation system as well as seasoned professionals who need a “refresher” in various general topics.

Limited seating.  Pre-Registration Required.  Onsite registration will not be available.

Schedule
Monday, October 4, 2021

8:30 am - 9:00 am

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10:00 am - 10:30 am

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10:30 am - 11:15 am

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11:15 am - 12:00 pm

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12:00 pm - 12:20 pm

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12:20 pm - 1:30 pm

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1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

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2:00 pm - 2:15 pm

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2:15 pm - 2:45 pm

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2:45 pm - 3:30 pm

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3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

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4:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Opening Remarks & Welcome

Steven A. Yuhas, M. Ed., President SCWCEA

SY Consulting, Inc., Mt. Pleasant, SC

 

An Update:  Handling Burn Injuries in Workers' Compensation

Steven A. Kahn, MD, Chief of Burn Surgery, MUSC, Charleston, SC

Burn Injuries can be serious and treatment can be complex.  Often, there is a need for extensive medical treatment which will vary due to the source and type of burn.  These injuries can be from sustained flames, scalding, exposure to chemicals, exposure to electricity, and contact with heated objects.  Learn how MUSC's new Burn Center is equipped to handle appropriate medical treatments.

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NETWORKING  BREAK

 

Welcome and Introductions

Hal Willson, Esq., Willson, Jones, Carter & Baxley, PA, Greenville, SC

 

Compensable Injuries

  • What qualifies as a compensable injury by accident

  • Repetitive trauma claims

  • Mental/Mental claims

  • Occupational disease claims

 

Benefits Provided by the Workers' Comp System

 

Medical Benefits

  • What treatment must be provided/choice of physician

  • Medical Care after MMI/Lifetime Care

  • Obtaining medical records and communication with heathcare provider

 

Temporary Benefits

  • Determing AWW/CR

  • TTD

  • TPD

 

Permanent Disability Benefits

  • PPD

  • Wage Loss

  • Permanent & Total disability

  • Lifetime Benefits

 

An Overview of the SC Workers' Compensation Commission

Commissioner Gene McCaskill

 

LUNCH

 

Defenses to Claims

  • Statute of limitations

  • No notice to employer

  • Intoxication/willfulness

  • Fraud in the application for employment

  • Going and coming rule

  • Not a compensable injury (denied case)

 

Starting and Stopping Temporary Total/Partial Benefits

  • Starting TTD (Form 15)

  • Stopping TTD within 150 days from date of notice of injury

  • Stopping TTD after 150 days

 

NETWORKING BREAK

 

Closing Claims

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Informal Conference Process

  • Form 16A and its effects

  • Process if not agreement reached

Hearing Process

  • Award

  • Appeal Process

  • Change of condition rights

Agreement & Final Release / Clincher Agreements

  • Represented claimants

  • Unrepresented claimants

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SC Workers' Compensation Forms

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How the Experience Modification Rate is Determined for a Business?

Kirk Adair, Premium Auditor, APA, SC State Accident Fund, Columbia, SC

 

Online Registration