Rice University maintains workers' compensation insurance coverage for the protection of individuals where an employer-employee relationship exists. For more information about this policy, who it applies to, payment for lost time and medical benefits, restricted duty/light duty, and return to work.
Workers Compensation- Policy 407
For more information please visit the links below:
https://riskmanagement.rice.edu/workers-compensation
https://riskmanagement.rice.edu/
Workers Compensation FAQs
- How do I report a claim?
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An employee must report an injury or illness from an occupational disease to his or her supervisor immediately. The supervisor or another administrator must complete the First Report of Injury/Illness form and immediately forward it to the Director of Risk Management for processing. You may obtain a First Report of Injury/Illness form from Risk Management or from the TDI website at Employer's First Report of Injury or Illness.
Options on returning the First Report of Injury/Illness form:
- Email to workcomp@rice.edu. If the form is emailed, please password-protect the document and email the password separately.
- Send via Box
- Who do I contact to get a claim update?
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Please submit a ticket at workcomp@rice.edu, and we will respond as soon as possible.