Monday, 20 May 2013

Basics About Workers Compensation Insurance in California

Workers’ compensation insurance is essentially a form insurance that offers medical aid and financial assistance to the employees who get injured while on the job. It is essentially the employees’ right to sue his employer for the negligence whatsoever included in the policy. 

Companies need to have workers’compensation insurance policy for the welfare and protection of their employees from sudden accidents. Some of the states like: California makes its mandatory for the employers to have workers’ compensation insurance even if they have hired a single employee. So, all those employers who have hired an employee on contract basis and/or on permanent basis need to have this type of insurance plan. 

So, if you are the sole owner of your business and have hired or keep hiring employees on temporary basis, still you are still required to have workers’ compensation coverage. For this, you may seek right assistance from your chosen insurance carrier, insurance agent, or maybe your lawyer. Explain your business and the exact situation to your insurance company and they will be able to suggest you with the right plan. 

As per the law, it is necessary for all the employers in California to have workers’ compensation insurance in California from a licensed and authorized service provider like: - Bozzuto Insurance Agency.
As far as the premium rates are concerned, it is not planned by the state. It is the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau which regulates the rates that all the carriers need to adhere. So whatever rate they decide, they need to file with the California Department of Insurance.
And while you look for the best insurance carrier, you should enquire about a few things, such as: -
  1. Premium rate
  2. Cost
  3. Experience of writing workers’ compensation insurance policy for similar domain of business
  4. Benefits offered
  5. Tie-ups with the hospitals and medical institutions
  6. Ease of getting the claim amount, etc.
Hence, it is important to consult an experienced and licensed insurance carrier. They will be able to help you with the premiums after looking at your history of work-related injuries, payroll, etc.

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