Environmental Health and Safety

Workers' Compensation

Resources — What you need to know

All employees¹ at Montana Tech are covered by Workers' Compensation insurance. The coverage is part of a Montana University System (MUS) Self-funded Workers’ Compensation Program. This program has been in existence since 2003 and is provided at no cost to employees.

Two excellent sources of information can be found online providing a very informative discussion about general workers compensation benefits in Montana and the specifics of the self-funded MUS program created by the Montana Board of Regents (BOR) for all MUS and OCHE employees.

• Montana Department of Labor & Industry Publications – Employment Relations Division Summary »
  • The summary is updated annually to reflect any statute changes that may result from the Montana Legislature biannual session.
• MUS Self-Funded Workers' Compensation Program »
  • This site is a very good source of specific details that are particular to the MUS Self-Funded Workers Compensation Program. Examples of the information are: Explanation of the Work Comp Claim Process; Successful Healing and Return to Work; FAQ’s; and MUS Workers’ Compensation Management Committee.

Other Important Links & Documents

• BOR Workers' Compensation: Early Return to Work/Modified Duty
• MUS WC Program (MUS Work Comp)

If you have any questions or comments about the Montana Tech Workers’ Compensation program, contact Cathy Isakson at 406-496-4380 or contact Marissa Morgan at 406-496-4463.

¹Employee is defined by any faculty, staff or student who are paid through the Montana Tech payroll department. Volunteers are not eligible for WC benefits.