AGENT AGENDA ONLINE   December - January 2007

  A publication by SFM-The Work Comp Experts for independent insurance agents



 
  TOP STORIES  
  Expertise in action
SFM’s claims reps, physicians, nurses, networks and bill reviewers
manage medical costs for exceptional results

 
 

Work comp medical costs continue to rise. However, SFM achieves substantial dollar savings along every step of every injured employee’s medical treatment.


 
  SFM offers four-point employer guide to injury prevention  
  Too often employers struggle with priorities in safety: “What should I spend my limited resources on--meeting OSHA requirements or preventing work injuries?”
 
  Walgreens, CVS join network  
 

Walgreens and CVS pharmacy locations now participate in SFM’s prescription benefit management program.

 
  TIPS  
  When policy cancellation dates pass  
  Send apps to applications@sfmic.com  
  Need legal advice? Call LSA  
  CALENDAR  
 

Dec. 25                 Christmas--SFM closed
Jan. 1                    New Year’s Day--SFM closed
Jan. 3                    MN legislative session begins
Jan. 3                    WI legislative session begins
Feb. 1-April 30     Post OSHA log
Feb.7-8                 Contractor’s OSHA 10-hour; Bloomington, Minn.
April 1                    MCPAP deadline
April 1                    WCPAP deadline
April 24                  “Responding to work injuries” seminar; Bloomington, Minn.
May 21                   Minn. Legislature adjournment
May 21                   Wis. Legislature adjournment


 
     
 

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VICE PRESIDENT strategic business OPERATIONS Frances M. Kaitala, EDITOR Mark A. Ladwig, ASSISTANT EDITOR Jennifer Kopp, Staff Writer Brook Matthiesen

 
 
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