MANAGE WORKERS' COMPENSATION FILING REASONS

Use this screen to enter reason codes by state for filing workers' compensation claims. The reporting requirements may vary from state to state. This screen includes reason codes, as mandated by a particular state, and the description associated with each code. Examples of reasons include "lost time exceeds seven days," "medical expenses exceed $1,000," and "permanent disability or disfigurement may be involved."

Other screens and programs use the codes and descriptions you enter in this screen. You can add to this table any time and establish an unlimited number of codes and descriptions.

Location

Table Window

State

Enter, or use to select, the two-character abbreviation for the state you want. State codes are validated against the State table. This is a required field.

State Name

This field displays the name of the state. 

Workers' Compensation Reason Code

Click and enter a code to uniquely identify the workers' compensation reason code for this state. This code entered in this required field is user-defined.

Workers' Compensation Description

Enter a description of the Workers' Compensation Reason Code. This is a required field.