Trust provides new Report to assist with OSHA Recordkeeping!

2021 Annual Report is Now Available!

The Workers' Compensation Trust renews Alliance with OSHA & State of CT Department of Labor

2020 Annual Report Now Available

2018 Annual Report Now Available

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2017 Annual Report Now Available

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OSHA 300A Form Posting Reminder

It’s that time of year when all “covered” employers need to post the OSHA Summary 300A for each establishment (location) for which an OSHA 300 log is maintained. 

Board of Directors Declare $5 Million Premium Return

It may be a few weeks early but the Trust is doing its part to ensure members a truly “Happy New Year” with the announcement of a $5 million premium return for the 2017 year. This year’s return ties the record return of last year and will deliver, yet again, hundreds of large premium return checks to members in the upcoming months. The Trust continues to produce very profitable financial results in some of the industry’s most challenging occupational classes, further contributing to a very strong bottom line.

Maximum Payroll Cap Increase

For over 35 years the Trust has featured a maximum payroll cap of $50,000 per employee. For polices effective January 1, 2018 forward, the cap will be increased to $75,000 bringing it more in line with current salaries and wages. This change will have minimal or no impact for most Trust members.

Trust Sends Guide to OSHA's Electronic Illness and Injury to All Members and Self-Insured Clients

Effective January 1, 2017 OSHA issued a final rule which revised its requirements for recording and submitting records of workplace injuries and illnesses to require that some of the recorded information be submitted to OSHA electronically for posting on the OSHA website.

Largest Premium Return Ever to Members

While the 2016 year has already marked our 35th anniversary, it will also have the honor of marking the largest premium return in Trust history. A $5 million premium return was recently declared by the Board of Directors! This is exciting news for Trust members as many will be receiving some very substantial premium return checks in the coming months.

Rate Reduction for 2017

US Surgeon General Pleads to Turn Tide on Prescription Drugs

Return to Work Specialist Reaches Out to Physical Therapists

Confidentiality Obligations: HIPAA & Beyond

Beyond the Injury: Treating the Whole Person

There is much discussion these days among those in the workers’ compensation industry that we need to start looking beyond the myopic view of just dealing with the injured worker’s torn rotator cuff, back strain, or carpal tunnel syndrome, and begin looking at how their injury may be impacting them overall.

WCC Releases New Psychological Pain Assessment & Treatment Protocols

Newly developed psychological pain assessment and treatment protocols went into effect February 15, 2016. 

Trust Welcomes Donna Santamaria to Loss Control Department

The Trust is pleased to introduce Donna Santamaria. Donna has over 30 experience as a safety and health professional in a variety of industries including healthcare, manufacturing and municipalities. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology with a specialization in Occupational Safety & Health and a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Safety and Health Management from the University of New Haven.

Welcome Donna!

Return to Work Specialist Stays the Course

Assisting our members, injured workers and providers getting injured workers back to work as soon as possible continues to be the big push at  the Trust and we are happy to report that we are starting to see the fruits of our labor.  

Claim Updates for Members and Brokers

Over the past year, the Trust has made a number of security changes to further protect sensitive information shared outside of the Trust.

Board Re-Appoints Linda Worden as Director

The Trust is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Linda G. Worden to the Board of Directors.

Mobile Apps & Incentive Programs Ways to Improve Employee Health

Staying fit and healthy and losing weight are the two most popular New Year’s resolutions. How do you help your employees achieve their goals when they may not work on-site? Mobile apps and incentive programs are an ideal way to encourage health and fitness of your workforce.

OSHA NEWS: How DART Rate Affects your Organization

What can prompt an OSHA inspection? A high DART Rate could put your organization on OSHA’s radar. It can be used to target facilities with higher than average rates.

Serving Those Who Serve Others

The Food Bank recently moved its distribution center to Wallingford and as new neighbors, we have been given the opportunity to lend a helping hand volunteering.  

More on Prescription Opioid Abuse in the United States

A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine by Dr. Wilson Compton and colleagues highlights the grave consequences of prescription opioid abuse in the United States.  According to the article, a total of 10.3 million individuals reported nonmedical use of prescription opioids in 2014.