SROI Workers Comp Simplifies State Injury-Reporting Mandates

SROI Workers Comp is designed to streamline state-specific injury-reporting requirements.

By using a centralized platform, employers can ensure compliance with varying state regulations, which can be as many as 30 different requirements per state.

This approach reduces administrative burdens and minimizes the risk of non-compliance, which can result in costly fines and penalties.

Employers can also track and manage their workers' compensation claims more efficiently, reducing the time and resources spent on reporting and record-keeping.

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Workers' Compensation First Report of Injury (FROI) and Subsequent Report of Injury (SROI) requirements can be overwhelmingly complex. Claim administrators must keep up with ever-changing state requirements for electronic filing, mandated sequencing of FROIs and SROIs, and required submission information.

Failure to file a perfectly completed FROI or SROI on time can result in painful financial penalties – or even litigation.

You can avoid these consequences by submitting what's required, when it's required, and where it's required.

Riskonnect’s Electronic Report of Injury software simplifies the reporting process by automatically completing and submitting complex electronic filings for FROI/SROI.

This software seamlessly integrates with any claims administration application.

It accommodates all states that require - or accept - submission via the standard IAIABC EDI format, including SIEDRS.

Required claim and payment data is sent to Riskonnect for evaluation of state FROI/SROI reporting requirements and submission to the appropriate jurisdictions.

The state's acknowledgement is then available for verification and/or additional action.

Riskonnect has a dedicated Claims Regulatory Compliance team that monitors all state rules and regulations to ensure compliance.

Their team stays on the leading edge of jurisdictional requirements, helping shape industry standards by holding membership and leadership positions with the IAIABC and other industry organizations.

The reporting process for workers' comp is a crucial aspect of the industry, and it's essential to understand the different options available.

Riskonnect's Electronic Report of Injury software simplifies the reporting process by automatically completing and submitting complex electronic filings for FROI/SROI. This keeps you compliant with state workers' compensation requirements.

There are three ways to electronically file a First Report of Injury (FROI): web-enabled filing, vendor-assisted filing, and IAIABC EDI filing.

To file using the web-enabled format, you'll need to submit the Web User Acceptance Form (WC175) and Internet User Identification List (WC171). The Online Report of Injury has been tested with specific browser versions, so make sure your browser is up to date and JavaScript enabled.

The Division of Workers' Compensation (DOWC) uses the IAIABC EDI Claims Release 1.0 for FROI and SROI submissions, which is a standard format used by other states, insurance companies, and third-party administrators.

Required claim and payment data is sent to Riskonnect for evaluation of state FROI/SROI reporting requirements and submission to the appropriate jurisdictions. Acknowledgements returned by the state are then available for verification and/or additional action.

Issues with the 21-day calculation can arise from several factors. Make sure your EDI transaction(s) were filed and accepted.

If a claim administrator intends to report intermittent periods of disability or delayed disability, they must include this information in the SROI IP by populating the “Current Date Disability Began (DN 0144)”. This field will be used for the 21-Day calculation rather than the “Initial Date Disability Began (DN 0056)”.

Incorrectly entered dates in fields like “Date Employer had Knowledge of Date of Disability”, “Initial Date Disability Began”, “Date Employer Had Knowledge of the Injury”, or “Current Date Disability Began” can also cause problems.

Medical only claims are exempt from timeliness reviews, but they must have a Claim Type Code (DN0074) with a value of “M” or “B” to avoid being reviewed for timeliness.

Here are some key dates to double-check:

“Initial Date Disability Began”

“Date Employer Had Knowledge of the Injury”

“Current Date Disability Began”

If a claim administrator uses an Agreement to initiate payment and update a claim status, they must file a SROI IP with Liability and an Award Order Date. However, the Bureau will accept Agreements for Compensation bearing only the adjuster’s signature to preserve the 21-Day filing credit.

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Reporting Code is a crucial aspect of the workers' compensation process, specifically for SROI (Subsequent Report of Injury) filings. The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) EDI Claims Release 1.0 is the standard format used for FROI and SROI filings, which is a requirement for many states.

To ensure compliance, it's essential to understand the reporting code requirements. The Division of Workers' Compensation (DOWC) uses the IAIABC EDI Claims Release 1.0 for FROI and SROI filings, which includes specific codes for different types of injuries and claims.

Here are some key codes to keep in mind:

The reporting code is used to identify the type of injury or claim, ensuring accurate and efficient processing. By understanding the reporting code requirements, you can ensure compliance and avoid any potential issues with your SROI filings.