A small percentage of workers' comp claims are fraudulent, but quite a few claims in fact nearly 25% of all lost claims are exaggerated. Meaning the employee has recovered enough to return to work but has not returned to work. This can be due to employee intent, a medical provider's lack of industry knowledge or employer disinterest. You can reduce or eliminate fraudulent claims through the following tips.
10 ways to eliminate fraudulent workers' compensation claims
- Pre-employment background checks
- A transitional duty program so you can get people back to work sooner
- Train supervisors and managers on fraud prevention
- Fraud tip lines and anti-fraud posters should be posted
- An onsite investigation of any injury should be completed immediately following an accident.
- All employees should have their social media watched closely to ensure they are not faking an injury
- Medical records and previous suits should be researched
- Monthly safety meetings
- Proactive use of medical providers
- Prosecute vigorously any proven fraud
- Starting a program with your team that improves their health like a company gym membership can also reduce injuries and improve morale