MACo Hosts County Workers’ Compensation Discussion

This week the Maryland Association of Counties held a meeting of County Administrators, County Human Resources Directors, and County Risk Managers for a conversation regarding workers’ compensation coverage for county employees.

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Counties that self-insure and counties that purchase workers’ compensation insurance participated in this week’s discussion at MACo. (information from the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission)

Topics of discussion included, among others:

  • Costs of workers’ compensation and premiums increases for certain high risk categories of employees
  • Back-to-work policies and other cost reduction strategies
  • The relationship between case management and employee morale

Representatives of large and small counties throughout the state participated in the discussion, many attending the meeting in Annapolis in person. The best practices and experiences shared provided a learning opportunity for all.

For more information contact Robin Clark Eilenberg at MACo.