Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation

All work related injuries must be reported to the employee's supervisor or by contacting Human Resources at 320-308-3203 within 24 hours of the date/time of the injury, at which time the supervisor, along with the injured employee, will need to complete the Incident/Injury/Illness Data Form (IDF) and the Supplemental Details Form.  If the injury is life threatening or fatal, Human Resources must be notified immediately. 

If the injury is critical call 911.

The IDF (Incident/Injury/Illness Data Form) and other appropriate forms must be filed with the Human Resources office within 24 hours for receipt of notice of:

  • Any injury alleged to have risen out of and in the course of employment that incapacitates an employee from earning wages for 3 or more days.
  • Any injury that requires medical expenses to be paid.
  • Any job-related damage to eyeglasses or a prosthetic device.
  • The death of an employee as a result of a job related injury. If the employee dies at the work site, you must file an IDF regardless of the reason for death.

The employer & employee should retain a copy of the IDF. IDF forms are available in the supervisor or dean’s office, Human Resources office or download from Minnesota's Department of Administration. Please also complete the Supplemental Details Form. Supervisors of the injured employee, along with the employee,must also review and complete the Supervisors checklist to ensure all appropriate forms are completed and the injured employee receives proper paperwork. All forms can also be on the MN Department of Administration's website under Government Services > Risk Management > Resources.

The State of Minnesota, Workers’ Compensation Program uses a managed care organization, CorVel, to provide certified managed health care services. You may access care for a work-related injury or illness by going to a clinic or health care provider from CorVel’s network; or by accessing CorVel’s online Provider Lookup ; or by using Corvel's Information Line, which is available 365 days a year, by calling (612) 436-2542 or 800-275-8893. These services can refer you to the closest participating provider to your home or workplace to evaluate and treat your injury. 

Report any injury to your supervisor or designated person at work. If injured in the course of your work, you may receive treatment from a medical doctor, chiropractor, podiatrist, osteopath, or dentist, if the treatment is available within the community and is appropriate for the injury or illness.

You must receive all necessary medical treatment for your work injury from a health care provider who is a member of CorVel’s plan, except in the following circumstances: you have already established a treating relationship with a non-participating provider (who maintains your medical records)* prior to the work-related injury; or if you require emergency treatment; or if your place of employment and residence are beyond the mileage parameters set forth in part 5218.0100, subp. 1.F.(7). You may call CorVel’s information line at 612-436-2500 and notify them of your intent to seek treatment from a non- participating provider. Should you choose a non-participating provider, you must provide CorVel with documentation of your prior treating relationship within 10 calendar days of when you gave notice of your injury or illness to your supervisor or agency workers’ compensation coordinator.

For medical non-emergencies, CorVel provides a 24/7 work injury nurse line is available if needed by calling 1-844-235-2055. You will be connected with a registered nurse to give you the quality care you need. If it is an emergency, please dial 911.

If an employee receives treatment and has any type of work restrictions, this needs to be in writing from the treating physician and given to the employee's immediate supervisor with a copy sent to the Human Resources Office. We would then go through our ADA Accommodations Process. 

These same procedures apply to student worker/work study students whom are injured on the job.

Please remember that St. Cloud State employees need to work together in order to provide a safe and healthy work environment.

For additional information, go to the State Workers' Compensation website.

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