Special District Risk Management Authority Workers’ Compensation Program offers an alternative workers’ compensation program for special districts and other public agencies. Established in 1982, this program has a proven reputation for stable, competitive rates, actuarially based fiscal management, and sound underwriting practices. Moreover, responsive claims management and cost containment, combined with tailored safety and loss prevention provides members an unequaled full-service workers’ compensation program.
Coverage
- Statutory Workers’ Compensation Limits
- $5 Million Employer’s Liability
- Zero Member Deductible
- SDRMA maintains a Self-Insured Retention that is periodically adjusted based on market conditions
Eligibility Requirements
SDRMA’s Workers’ Compensation Program membership eligibility requirements include:
- Be a public agency formed under California Government Code
- Execute the SDRMA Joint Powers Agreement
- Commit to an initial three-year member enrollment (thereafter coverage may be renewed annually)
- Have at least one full-time employee on staff
- Maintain annual membership in California Special Districts Association (CSDA)
Obtaining A Workers Compensation Quotation
In order to obtain a quotation for enrollment in our Workers’ Compensation Program, you will need to submit the following 2 items:
- A 10-year detailed loss history. This should be easily obtainable from any carrier(s) the district has employed in the last 10 years by calling the customer service line or your insurance representative. If any of the information is not available for whatever reason, please draft a brief letter on district letterhead indicating your efforts and that there are no known open claims during the period of the missing loss data. We would be happy to assist you in obtaining this information.
- A completed SDRMA Estimated Payroll Information Form. This form can be obtained here or by calling us at 800.537.7790.
