Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Review, process, determine compensability, and manage all reported work-related injury and illness claims in accordance with the Kansas Workers’ Compensation Statute, requirements of the KS Division of Workers' Compensation, and utilizing industry best practices. 2. File any and all reports, forms, and documents as required by the Kansas Division of Workers' Compensation and other self-insurance regulatory agencies. This shall include Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) compliance and the Online System for Claims Research/Regulation (OSCAR). 3. Initiate and maintain communication with County, injured employee, health care providers, and legal counsel to coordinate prescribed treatment plans. 4. Provide Medicare Section 111 Mandatory Reporting services. 5. Aggressively pursue modified duty assignments. 6. Conduct on-site investigations of serious injuries at the County's request. 7. Develop and maintain adequate claim reserves that reflect changes in the claims within TPA’s agreed Authority level. 8. Negotiate settlements and make claim payments within TPA’s agreed Authority level.