Workers' Compensation

All Kaufman County Employees are covered by workers’ compensation coverage while on duty for the County. Workers’ Compensation coverage pays for medical bills resulting from a covered injury or illness an Employee incurs while carrying out the duties of their job. workers’ compensation also pays Temporary Income Benefits (TIBS) for time lost from work in excess of seven (7) calendar days as the result of eligible work-related injuries or illnesses, with the exception of law enforcement employees who receive salary continuation.  

Employees may use paid leave for all workers’ compensation time off less than eight (8) days. 

Any employee who suffers a job-related illness or injury is required to notify their supervisor as soon as possible. Failure to promptly report job-related injuries or illnesses may affect an employee’s eligibility for benefits or delay benefit payments. 

An employee who has lost time because of a work-related accident or illness is required to provide a release from the attending physician before being allowed to return to work. 

Employees with urgent, life-threatening injuries should seek medical care from the closest appropriate facility.  To receive benefits through workers' compensation claims employees will have to eventually gain medical evaluation by an approved provider.  Approved providers can be found at www.pswca.org; look for the "Find Provider" link.  Employees should seek out an approved medical provider for non-emergency situations; supervisors, office staff and Human Resources staff members can assist.

Additional information can be found in the County Personnel Policy Manual.  Contact Human Resources at 469-376-4547 or human.resources@kaufmancounty.net with questions.