What you need to know about coronavirus for your business

Texas Mutual Insurance Company will investigate each COVID-19 claim on a case-by-case basis. Their team of claim specialists will investigate the facts of each case and evaluate whether an employee’s illness related to COVID-19 occurred during the course and scope of employment. As with any claimed occupational disease, the medical evidence will be important to the compensability determination.

Report all claims that you suspect may be work related immediately.

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed cases of COVID-19 disease. The following symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure:
• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

Coronavirus (COVID-19) frequently asked questions for employers, provided by Texas Mutual Insurance Company

For additional coronavirus resources, including safety and claim information, visit the Texas Mutual blog.

Sheaner Insurance Agency March 4th, 2020

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