Oklahoma Forums on New Workers’ Comp Law Includes Free CE Credit

The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) ll hold seminars aimed at educating business owners, workers and insurance agents about the upcoming workers’ compensation changes. Insurance professionals who attend the seminar can receive one hour of Continuing Education credit at no cost.

The Administrative Workers’ Compensation Act, SB 1062, was signed by Gov. Mary Fallin in May 2013. It seeks to reduce the cost of workers’ compensation premiums and ensure that injured workers receive quality care in a timely manner.

“This is good news for Oklahoma. Our economy, workers and businesses will all benefit from the changes,” said Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak. “The new law aims to reduce costs for small and large businesses, and will produce improved outcomes for injured workers.”

During the statewide events, OID experts will explain how the administrative system will work, the Oklahoma Option and the eligibility requirements for a qualified employer.

Insurance professionals seeking one free hour of Continuing Education credit must register online athttp://www.ok.gov/oid/workerscompreform.html. Click on “Free Workers’ Compensation Reform Seminars” and find your city to register.

Conference Schedule

July 24 – McAlester

Kiamichi Technology Center

301 Kiamichi Drive

McAlester, OK 74501

11:30 a.m.

Aug. 2 – Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Community College

7777 South May Ave.

Oklahoma City, OK 73159

9:30 a.m.

Aug. 5 – Stillwater

Meridian Technology Center

1312 S. Sangre Road

Stillwater, OK 74074

9:30 a.m.

Aug. 7 – Enid

Autry Technology Center

1201 W. Willow Road

Enid, OK 73703

10:30 a.m.

Aug. 9 – Woodward

Hi Plains Technology Center

3921 34^th St.

Woodward, OK 73801

11:30 a.m.

Aug. 12 – Tulsa

Tulsa Technology Training Center

3420 S Memorial Drive

Tulsa, OK 74145

9:30 a.m.

Aug. 14 – Muskogee

IndianCapital Training Center

2403 N 41^ST St. E

Muskogee, OK 74403

11:30 a.m.

Aug. 19 – Ardmore

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center

2610 Sam Noble Parkway

Ardmore, OK 73401

11:30 a.m.

Aug. 21 – Elk City

Carnegie Library

221 West Broadway

Elk City, OK 73644

11:30 a.m.

Aug. 27 – Lawton

Great Plains Technology Center

4500 SW Lee Blvd.

Lawton, OK 73505

10:30 a.m.

Source: Oklahoma Insurance Department