February 26, 2024
Can employers pay small medical bills without submitting them to their workers’ compensation insurer?Choosing to pay a workers' compensation medical bill yourself can create a ripple effect of future problems.
February 12, 2024
Does workers’ compensation insurance cover injuries from car accidents?In some cases, automobile accidents are covered by workers’ compensation. Here’s what to if you’re involved in a work-related car accident.
February 2, 2024
Opioids and workers' compensation: Why employers should careOpioid painkiller misuse not only threatens the general well-being of employees, but can create on-the-job safety risks and inhibit recovery and return-to-work.
January 26, 2024
Nine expert tips that can lower your workers’ compensation costsEmployers have some control over workers’ compensation premiums. Here are our best tips for controlling your losses, and as a result, your premiums.
January 4, 2024
Why watching prescriptions closely is so importantSFM works hard to make sure injured workers’ medications are managed well, and as part of that effort, SFM partners with pharmacy benefits manager, myMatrixx.
June 12, 2023
Four things you need to do after an employee is injuredHelp prevent future workplace injuries, get the employee on the road to recovery and ensure a smooth claim process with these four post-injury tips.
April 26, 2023
Benefits of a strong return-to-work programBringing injured employees back to work as soon as their doctor allows it is not only the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing to do. A strong return-to-work program benefits your employees and your organization.
December 21, 2022
Retaliation claims: what they are and best practices to avoid themIf an employee feels they’ve been wrongfully targeted for exercising their protected right, they may in turn file a retaliation claim. Learn best practices to avoid them.
November 10, 2021
When is PTSD covered by workers’ compensation?For PTSD to be covered by workers’ compensation, it must meet the criteria as described in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and be diagnosed by a psychologist or psychiatrist.
July 19, 2021
Claim adjusters’ best tips to avoid workers’ comp misstepsSFM’s claims representatives share their top tips for employers when dealing with workers’ compensation claims.
