Workers' Compensation FAQ

The Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) Risk Management Services self-insures the state of Georgia Workers' Compensation Program. The program is administered through a contract with DOAS, the third-party administrator.

The program provides employees monetary supplements for absences from work, as well as medical care through Amerisys Managed Care Organization and other costs associated with job-related injuries.

“Georgia Focus,” a component of the Workers’ Compensation Program, is our three-tiered approach to ensure the safety, care and recovery of employees are a priority of the state.

• Tier 1 proactively addresses the safety of employees through job hazard analysis, education and corrective actions to hazardous conditions.
• Tier 2 is a managed approach to the care of employees in the event of an injury. Timely reporting of injuries by the supervisor ensures injured workers receive prompt care and benefits to which they are entitled. Employees who suffer a job-related injury are provided appropriate and effective medical care.
• Tier 3 is a return-to-work team approach that focuses on an employee's ability as opposed to their disability. This approach enables the employee to return to work sooner and within their medical restrictions.

Reporting an accident or Injury:

• If physically possible, inform your immediate supervisor first.
• If injuries are severe, contact 911 immediately to get help enroute.
• If injury is not too severe, contact OHR to report and for guidance with next steps.
• As soon as possible complete an Employee Report of Injury Form found here: https://www.mga.edu/risk-management/documents.php
• Your supervisor will need to fill out the Supervisor Accident Investigation Form found here: https://www.mga.edu/risk-management/documents.php

For more DOAS information, forms, and manuals, please click here: https://doas.ga.gov/risk-management/workers-compensation