Workers Compensation Links

MUS Self-Funded Workers’ Compensation Program

• First Report of Injury (FROI)– This document is completed by the employee and supervisor to document the injury/illness incident and serves as a claim for workers’ compensation benefits.
• Document Creating Self-Funded Program
• MUS Workers Compensation By-Laws
• MUS Workers’ Compensation Privacy Policy
• MUS Workers’ Compensation Communication Procedures [not available yet]
• MUS Annual Reports [not available yet]

Montana University System Links

• Employee Assistance Program
• Montana State University Safety and Risk Management
• University of Montana Environmental Health and Risk Management
• University of Montana – MT Tech Environmental Health and Safety

Board of Regents Workers Compensation Policies

• Policy 713.1, Workplace Safety
• Policy 713.2, Early Return to Work/Modified Duty

Montana Department of Labor (DOL)

• Montana DOL – Safety and Health Bureau – Strives to raise the awareness of Montana employers and employees about workplace safety and health through inspection, consultation, technical assistance and training.
• Workers’ Compensation Claims Assistance Bureau - MT DOL offers claim assistance to any employee in the state. The MT DOL is an excellent outside resource for answers to questions regarding workers’ compensation.
• Subsequent Injury Fund  (SIF) The Legislature established the SIF to assist persons with permanent work restrictions in becoming employed.  SIF-certified workers are entitled to all the same workers’ compensation benefits as non-certified workers; however, the employer’s insurance liability is capped at the first 104 weeks.  Contact the SIF to apply for certification.

Workers Compensation Rules and Regulations

• Montana Workers Compensation Act – Found in Montana Code Annotated (MCA) 39-71.  This chapter contains most of the state statutes related to workers’ compensation.
• Compensation Plan Number 1 (Self-Insured) – Montana University System self-funds workers’ compensation under the Plan 1 and is subject to the statutes in this section.
• Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM), Dept. of Labor - Administrative rules are agency regulations, standards or statements that implement, interpret, or set law or policy.  Agencies are given rulemaking authority through the legislative process.

Work Place Safety Links

• WorksafeMT – A public/private partnership dedicated to reducing workplace injuries/illnesses and assisting Montana employers and employees in returning workers safely back to work.
• City College at Montana State University – Billings OSHA Training Institute Region VIII Education Center -  The Workforce Training Center offers a cost-effective and time-effective way to meet your OSHA and general training requirements. Customized training is available for on-campus or on-site.
• U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – Comprehensive workplace safety information including regulations and training materials.