EDI Training Aid #13 - Occupational Disease Claims

 An occupational disease is a disease arising out of and in the course of employment, but not an ordinary disease of life to which the general public is exposed outside of the employment.

The Occupational Disease Training Aid covers the following:

• Occupational Disease defined
• Occupational Disease or Ordinary Disease of Life
• Terms
  • Date of Injury
  • Date of Last Injurious Exposure
  • Coverage
• EDI reporting
  • Two Carriers responsible for payment
  • Pneumoconiosis Permanency Impairment rating table