The Vendor is required to provide a third-party provider that can be part of a feasibility study that is being conducted to evaluate the costs and benefits of a worker injury self-insurance program.
- Hardline Requirements
• Financial strength/stability
• Regulatory compliance
• Approval of Excess Carrier
• Licensed to conduct business in state
• Adjusters Certified to administer claims in state
- Consideration Criteria
• Industry Reputation
• Dedicated Client Services Manager
• Experience managing claims in your industry
• Reporting to Excess Carrier
• Medical Bill Repricing Services
• Subrogation Management
• RMIS Technology & Capabilities
• Data Analytics
• OSHA Reporting
• Claims Access
• Multi-tier Location Coding
• Local Presence/knowledge
• Culture
• Medical Community
• Vendor Relationships
• WC Department & Court Decisions
• After Hours resources for catastrophic losses
• Adjuster Turnover
• Adjuster Caseload
• Supervisor Oversight of Claims
• Bilingual Adjusters/Translation Services
• Legislative and significant Case Law updates
- Requirements:
- Claims processing:
• Initial reporting: TPA receives and documents the initial claim report from the injured worker or employer.
• Investigation: gather all necessary information, including medical records, witness statements, and accident reports, to determine the validity of the claim.
• Decision making: based on the investigation, TPA decide whether the claim is compensable under the workers’ compensation policy.
- Regulatory compliance:
• Timely decisions: TPA must make decisions on claims within specific time frames set by state laws.
• Accurate payments: ensuring that all payments, including medical bills and wage replacement, are made accurately and on time.
• Documentation: maintaining detailed records to demonstrate compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Coordination with service providers:
• Medical providers: TPA works closely with doctors and hospitals to ensure that the injured worker receives appropriate medical care.
• Legal professionals: TPA may coordinate with attorneys to handle disputes or litigation related to claims.
• Rehabilitation services: arranging for vocational rehabilitation or other services to help the injured worker return to work.
- Data analytics and reporting:
• Trend analysis: using data to identify patterns in claims, such as common types of injuries or high-risk areas; offers ideas on worker injury prevention for loss control purposes; works with state environmental health & safety to analyze injuries to prevent recurrence.
• Fraud detection: Analyzes data to detect potential fraudulent claims.
• Reporting: Generating regular reports for insurers and employers to provide insights into claim trends and outcomes.
- Customer service:
• Communication: Keeps claimants and employers informed throughout the claims process.
• Support: provides assistance and answering questions to ensure a smooth and transparent process.
• Feedback: gathers feedback to improve services and address any concerns.
- Cost management:
• Negotiation: Works with medical providers and other service providers to negotiate cost-effective solutions.
• Expense monitoring: Keeps track of all expenses related to claims to ensure they are within budget.
• Cost reduction: implements strategies to reduce overall claim costs, such as early intervention programs.
- Expertise in specialized areas:
• Industry knowledge: Has in-depth knowledge of higher education and healthcare to accurately assess claims.
• Specialized claims: Handles specialized types of claims, such as those involving long-term disability or catastrophic injuries.
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: February 20, 2025