Workers compensation claims
Report a work comp claim
Our commitment goes beyond processing claims because we know people are at the heart of every business. We believe in having a compassionate, people-first mindset on every aspect of the work comp process.
How to report a work comp claim
All employee work-related injuries or illnesses should be reported immediately to help ensure timely medical attention and a smoother work comp claims process.
What to do during a medical emergency- Call 911 for medical instruction and emergency access to care.
- Individuals on scene follow an employer’s incident reporting protocol.
What to do during a non-medical emergency
Before an employee receives medical consultation for a work-related incident, an employee calls CorVel’s 24/7 Nurse Triage Telemedicine toll-free number 844-842-2674 to speak to a nurse
who will support the employee by determining immediate medical needs. An employee also follows an employer’s incident reporting protocol.
If an employee has already received medical consultation or if immediate medical consultation is not needed, an employee follows an employer’s incident reporting protocol.
In all cases, employers must follow these stepsAn employer will complete the state specific First Report of Injury (FROI) report and submit it to UFG Insurance by one of the following methods:
- UFG Email: irnewclaims@unitedfiregroup.onmicrosoft.com.
- Send the FROI directly to their UFG Agent to submit to UFG.
- UFG Fax: 888-514-9190.
If you are located in New York and need to begin, change or cancel the transmittal of workers' compensation benefits checks, you can fill out the NY Direct Deposit Authorization Form.
We’re here to make sure that when accidents happen, employees are taken care of with the utmost attention and respect. Learn more about work comp at UFG.