What does LWCC mean in CAREER

The Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC) is a private insurance corporation that provides workers compensation services for employers in the state of Louisiana. LWCC offers businesses policies that cover medical costs, lost wages, and other expenses for employees who are injured or become ill on the job. LWCC also provides safety programs, loss prevention services, and educational seminars to help employers reduce the number of workplace accidents and injuries.

Yes. LWCC is an insurance carrier duly licensed to transact business in the State of Louisiana by the Louisiana Department of Insurance.

In order to obtain coverage through LWCC, employers must first submit an application for coverage and premium payment to LWCC's service center. Upon approval of their application and receipt of premium payment, employers will be issued a policy that covers their specific risks for workers' compensation benefits.

Voluntary compensation (VC) is a type of coverage offered by LWCC that can provide additional benefits beyond those required under the state law for workers’ compensation. VC includes medical payments, rehabilitation expenses, death benefits, temporary total disability payments, loss-of-earning power payments, and lump sum settlements.

Yes. LWCC offers a variety of safety services to help employers identify potential hazards in their workplace and develop strategies to reduce worker injury and illness incidents. These services include access to online safety resources such as fact sheets, training videos, checklists and more. Additionally, LWCC provides onsite safety consultations with experts who can assess your worksite hazards and recommend solutions tailored towards your needs.

Yes. According to Louisiana law all work place injuries must be reported immediately following its occurrence or knowledge thereof by any employee or agent of the employer. In addition any occupational illnesses must be reported within fifteen days after acquiring knowledge thereof by any employee or agent of the employer.

If you are injured at work you may be eligible for long-term care depending on the type and severity of your injury or illness as well as your individual circumstances. Benefits may include home health care visits; rehabilitation therapy services; durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs; personal care attendants; temporary nursing home admission; assistive devices such as braces; prostheses; crutches etc.

Under its workers’ compensation policy LHWC covers temporary total disability (TTD), temporary partial disability (TPD), permanent partial impairment (PPI), permanent total impairment (PTI), vocational rehabilitation benefits (VRB), death benefits, disfigurement awards etc.