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Workers' Compensation

 

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California's workers’ compensation system is designed to provide state-mandated benefits to employees who are injured or suffer from an illness as a result of their job. Benefits may include medical care, disability benefits, and return-to-work programs.

At VUSD, the safety of our employees is a priority. We are committed to providing timely medical care and compassionate support to aid in the recovery and return to work of employees who suffer from a work-related injury or illness.

Report an Injury/Illness and Submit a Claim

  • Notify your supervisor immediately.
  • Contact Company Nurse at 1-877-518-6702  (code:TUJ02). If seeking medical care, report to the medical care facility as directed by Company Nurse. 
  • Contact your Benefit Technician after receiving medical care for further instructions and to complete the DWC1.
  • Employee completes the Employee's Injury/Illness Report by selecting submit a claim below.
  • Supervisor completes the Supervisor's Injury/Illness Investigation Report.
  • If there are any witnesses, please have them complete the Witness Statement Form.
  • The claim will be submitted to our third-party administrator Keenan & Associates for review and management of the claim. The adjuster assigned to your claim will reach out to you as your claim is being processed. Your cooperation in answering their questions is an important part of the claim review process.

Submit a Claim

Claims Administrator

All VUSD work related injuries/illnesses are managed by a third-party administrator, Keenan & Associates. The adjustors assigned to VUSD are listed below:

Therese Steinlein (A - K)
Keenan Claims Examiner
(916) 859-7160 ext: 4109
Email: tsteinlein@keenan.coma

Jennifer Thao (L - Z)
Keenan Claims Examiner
(916) 859-7160 ext: 4107
Email: jthao@keenan.com

Guides & Publications

Injured Worker Guidebook

This guidebook gives an overview of the California workers' compensation program.

CA Injured Workers Guidebook

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Notice to Employees

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Medical Provider Network FAQ's & Notification

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New Hire Pamphlet

New hire pamphlet and workers' comp benefits summary in English and Spanish.

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Your Benefits Technicians

Questions? Need Help?

Contact the your designated benefits technician.

Marlen Allende

HRD BENEFITS TECHNICIAN
Serving Names: A-EH

Christina Gonzalez

HRD BENEFITS TECHNICIAN
Serving Names: EI-K

Jenny Cristallo

HRD BENEFITS TECHNICIAN
Serving Names: L-RAM

Jennifer Ferguson

HRD BENEFITS TECHNICIAN
Serving Names: RAN-Z

Download Forms

Sample Claim Form

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Physician Pre-Designation Form

If you would like to be treated by your personal physician for worker's compensation,  a completed form must be on file with your Benefit Technician prior to the injury/illness.

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