Workers' Compensation
Learn more about workers' compensation at Central Michigan University.
How do I report a work-related incident?
- Report the incident to your supervisor immediately, if able.
2. Call the CMU Workers’ Compensation main line at 989-774-7177 (within 24 hours) to report the incident.
- Your supervisor may also call to report on your behalf
3. Complete an Incident Report Form and send a copy to workerscomp@cmich.edu.
*Near miss incidents also need to be reported to Human Resources. Near misses are incidents that could have resulted in injury or property damage but did not. They are often referred to as close calls, near accidents, or injury-free events.
Where should I seek treatment (if needed)?
For non-emergency care, seek treatment at:
An authorization form from Human Resources will be required in order to seek treatment at this facility.
For emergency care, call 911 immediately and seek treatment at:
McLaren Central Michigan Emergency Department (ER)
1221 South Drive
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
989-772-6777
If an illness or injury is not critical, but the employee cannot drive themselves, please contact CMU Police at 989-774-3081 to evaluate the injury and to explore transportation options for the involved employee.
Follow-up treatment
IMPORTANT: A follow-up appointment must be scheduled at McLaren ReadyCare/COMP as soon as possible after visiting McLaren Central Michigan ER for a work-related injury. An authorization form from Human Resources will be required in order to seek treatment at this facility.
It is the employee's responsibility to communicate any ongoing treatment and/or work restrictions to CMU Workers' Compensation for proper reporting and case management.
CMU Workers' Compensation Contact Information:
109 Rowe Hall
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
989-774-7177
Email: workerscomp@cmich.edu
Procedures for reporting Accidental Personal Injuries on campus (non-work-related) can be found on Risk Management's Injuries Web Page.
Additional information
Any time you are off work for a work-related injury, you will be placed on a workers’ compensation related leave in SAP; this time is also counted as Family Medical Leave time (if applicable) and will be recorded as such in the payroll system.
Workers’ compensation wage loss benefits are payable after seven consecutive days of wage loss if your claim is approved, following a work-related injury or illness. If a disability resulting from a work-related injury or illness continues for two weeks or longer (fourteen consecutive days), you are entitled to be paid wage loss compensation benefits back to the first week of disability from the date of injury/disablement.
Eligible employees will receive workers' compensation wage loss payments from The ASU Group. These payments will not totally replace your wages, but they are not taxable. HR will work with CMU’s payroll office to process any accrued leave time you have available to supplement your wages while you are off on a workers’ compensation related leave.
It is very important to maintain communication with the Workers' Compensation Office/HR during the time you are off work to keep us informed after each physician appointment and allow us to promptly address any questions or concerns you may have. Once your physician has released you to either unrestricted work or restricted work that your supervisor is able to accommodate, you will be reinstated on CMU payroll/in SAP.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I have to use my sick/personal paid time for doctor visits or for a day I stayed home due to a workers' comp injury?
Workers' compensation law states that a person must be taken off work by an employer approved physician for a minimum length of time before they are eligible to receive wage loss benefits.
Why is my workers' compensation check so much lower than my regular CMU paycheck?
Workers' compensation payments are not meant to totally replace lost wages, but rather to help ensure a person does not go completely without financial support in the event they are unable to work. Payments are computed using a person's prior year's earnings and work compensation payment tables for the State of Michigan.
Why can't I be treated by my family physician?
Michigan employers may direct injured workers to a treating physician or medical facility of the employer's choice for the first 28 days of care following the injury or illness. If you choose to seek treatment with your own health care provider, your insurance carrier may refuse to pay for the work-related services leaving you responsible for full payment. After the first 28 days of medical care, you may choose your own treating physician, but must provide the doctor's name to the CMU Workers' Compensation Office at 989-774-7177 prior to seeking treatment.