By state law school districts must provide workers' compensation for all employees. The Arkansas School Boards Association created the ASBA Workers' Compensation Trust which presently includes 244 school districts and all Education Cooperatives. The Trust covers a total of 260 members with more than 97,000 employees and a payroll of over $2.3 billion.
The ASBA Workers' Compensation Trust is regulated (rates, discounts, reserves – the entire operation) by the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission. The ASBA Trust is administered by ASBA and overseen by a nine-member board. Claims are administered by a third party, Risk Management Resources (RMR).
Publication
The Risk Report provides board members, superintendents and district business officials with information related to property and vehicle insurance and workers’ compensation. This quarterly publication was first published in April of 2008. Download the publication here.
Filing a Claim
Claims reported just three days late can add 20 – 25 percent to the total claim cost. Arkansas law mandates that the Workers’ Compensation Commission claim form (Form 1) be submitted within 10 days of the district’s knowledge of an injury. The process is:
- Employer must report claims directly to RMR within 48 hours of the employer being notified of the injury
- Injured employee must complete Form N
- Employer must complete Form 1
- RMR will make mandatory filing with Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission
Claim Forms
To request additional forms, contact Jill Johnson by telephone at 1-800-863-5045 or by e-mail Jill_Johnson@rkfl.com.
Form 1 - First Report of Injury
Employer completes all questions and faxes (1-877-902-9226) to RMR within 48 hours of being notified of the injury. If this is not possible, contact RMR by telephone (1-800-863-5045) for assistance.
Form N - Employee’s Notice of Injury
The injured employee reporting the claim to the employer must complete this form. The reverse side of the form describes the employee’s rights to receive medical treatment. The employer should retain a copy of Form N to be sent with Form 1. The employee should receive a copy of the completed Form N.
Form S - Employer’s Supplemental Report of Injury
Complete when an employee is off from work for more than seven days. The form must be sent to RMR each time an employee returns to work or starts missing time from work due to a work-related injury. A telephone call to report this information is also helpful and welcome.
Form H - Notice of Managed Care
Post to notify employees that you are a member of a managed care organization (MCO).
Form P - Workers’ Compensation Notice
Post in a place where all employees may read it. The notice explains the procedures for filing a claim, includes contact numbers of the claims office and describes the rights of the employee and employer.
Contacting Risk Management Resources
General Claims Information Contact- Jill Johnson, Claims Director (501) 614-1112.
For Specific Information Contact:
Claims:
Korrine Lancaster (501) 614-1194
fax 501-614-1463
Charlotte Flanagan (501) 614-1155
fax 501-614-1455
Ann Goodbar (501) 614-1551
fax 501-614-1501
Melody Tipton (501) 614-1553
fax 501-614-1503
Verlene Williams (501) 614-1161
fax 501-614-1461
Underwriting:
Larry Jolley (501) 614-1142
fax501-614-1442
Bill Sigler (501) 614-1140
fax 501-614-1440
Safety/Loss Control:
Dwayne McAnally 1-800-863-5045 ext. 1555
Ray Robinson 1-800-863-5045 ext. 1139
Bob Dwinell 1-800-863-5045 ext. 1191
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