Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation 

🩺 Workers’ Compensation Overview

The University of Arizona provides Workers’ Compensation benefits to employees who experience work-related injuries or illnesses. This no-fault insurance covers necessary medical care and partial wage replacement, and helps guide recovery and return-to-work efforts.

This program follows Arizona law and is administered by the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA). Risk Management Services (RMS) collaborates with employees, supervisors, healthcare providers, and Human Resources to ensure timely care, support, and compliance. 

đź“‹ Report a Workplace Injury

Act fast—report immediately.
All job-related injuries or illnesses must be reported to a supervisor as soon as possible. Timely reporting ensures access to care and proper claim processing.

To submit a report:

  • Submit here
  • Select the Employee Injury/Illness tile
  • Complete the form and submit it to Risk Management Services
     

Need help? Contact Risk Management Services 

🏥 Medical Treatment Options

In an emergency, always call 911.

For non-emergency care, we recommend you visit an occupational health provider:

Concentra Occupational Clinics

  • 2301 N. Forbes Blvd, Ste. 111 – (520) 628-4340
  • 4600 S. Park Ave, Ste. 5 – (520) 889-9574
  • 2005 W. Ruthrauff Rd, Ste. 111 – (520) 293-7250
  • 7119 E. Broadway Blvd – (520) 881-0050

MBI Industrial Medicine

  • 1001 E. Palmdale – (520) 807-1060
  • 1661 W. Grant Rd – (520) 207-0663

Minor injury? Call Corvel Triage Nurse: (602) 800-685-2877

đź’Ľ Claim Process & Time Away from Work

If your claim is accepted, you're entitled to benefits that may include:

  • Medical care at no cost
  • Wage replacement (66 2/3% of your average monthly wage)
  • Modified duty assignments when available

Time Away from Work:

  • All time off must be documented by a physician. During University holidays or closures, industrial leave pay takes precedence over holiday pay
  • 0–7 days: Use available leave time
  • 8–14 days: Receive benefits starting day 8
  • 15+ days: Compensation begins from day 1

Workers Compensation Pay:

  •  By Arizona law, the injured employee is entitled to 66 and 2/3 of their average monthly wage in worker's compensation

  • By statute, the Industrial Commission on a yearly basis establishes a maximum average monthly wage.

  • Through your regular paycheck you will receive the 66 2/3 industrial leave pay.

  •  An injured employee must use available SICK LEAVE then VACATION LEAVE to make up the difference to equal your regular pay. If an injured employee has no leave time, the employee will receive only the 66 and 2/3 industrial leave pay through their regular paycheck. This process allows for regular deductions taken from the employee's check to continue without disruption to your benefits

  •  Industrial leave pay is non- taxed.

🤝 Roles, Responsibilities and Support

Employees:

  • Report the claim to supervisor as soon as it occurs
  • Provides work status updates (provided by physician) to supervisor
  • Follow all physician recommendations

Supervisors:

  • Ensuring timely reporting
  • Gathering medical work status updates
  • Supporting modified duty when appropriate

Human Resources and Risk Management work together to coordinate:

  • Use of paid leave options
  • FMLA eligibility and tracking
  • Ongoing payroll and benefits considerations during recovery

Employees missing work due to an on-the-job injury may have time credited toward their FMLA entitlement.