COVID-19 Announcement
Dear Member: We are aware of concerns about COVID-19, its impact on the workforce, and workers’ compensation coverage. We are taking actions within our organization to maintain a safe environment for our employees in [...]
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity in Workers’
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity in Workers’ Compensation A New Era in Healthcare Like much of the modern world, technology is changing healthcare. Specifically, the way that providers deliver care and the way that [...]
Why Experience Mods Make A Difference In Your Workers’ Comp Costs— And What You Can Do About It
For every industry involved with workers’ comp—but especially for those in more accident-prone industries such as construction—experience mods can make or break how much you pay for your premiums. But what exactly is [...]
3 Steps to Head Off Opioid Addiction Before It Begins
As the opioid crisis continues to grip our country—even escalating so far as to be declared a public health emergency—more precautions are being taken to stop the process of addiction before it can [...]
It’s High Time to Consider How Medical Marijuana Could Affect Workers’ Comp Key Questions YOU Need to Consider
Although a recently proposed piece of legislation regarding medical marijuana stalled in the Alabama House (it passed with a surprising majority in the Senate), it remains incredibly important to consider what the [...]
THE FUND and ABC Announce New Program, ConstructaComp
Birmingham, AL – May 31, 2019 Alabama Self-Insured Worker’s Compensation Fund (THE FUND) is pleased to announce the launch of a new program with the Alabama chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. [...]
NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN: How THE FUND Tamed One Company’s Workers’ Comp Issues
SITUATION When new owners took over Fravert Services in 1988, they inherited host of workers’ comp problems, including an almost non-existent safety culture that had previously resulted in two fatalities. The new leadership [...]
4 Steps to Create a Positive Relationship with Your Provider
Sometimes in the workers’ compensation arena, doctors are left in the dark about the actual working conditions of employees they treat for work-related injuries. From inviting physicians to tour the workplace to reaching [...]
From Out Of Options to Optimized Outcomes
How THE FUND Turned One Company’s Workers’ Comp Situation Around At THE FUND, our focus has always been on our members—their workers’ comp coverage, their safety and ultimately, their goals. For more than [...]
FROM OUT OF OPTIONS TO OPTIMIZED OUTCOMES
FROM OUT OF OPTIONS TO OPTIMIZED OUTCOMES How THE FUND Turned One Company’s Workers’ Comp Situation Around At THE FUND, our focus has always been on our members—their workers’ comp coverage, their [...]