Workers' Compensation
Workers’ Compensation benefits are provided to all County employees who suffer injury or illness as a result of their job. These benefits include medical treatment, temporary disability, permanent disability and death benefits. In addition, there are limited benefits available to those employees unable to continue in the pre-injury occupation.
How to Request Benefits
Call Company Nurse Injury Hotline at: 1-877-545-9152
Where to Obtain Treatment
If emergency care is needed, call 911 or report to the nearest emergency room to get immediate care. Otherwise, Company Nurse will direct you to one of the County's treating physicians.
Emergency
Marshall Hospital
(530) 622-1441
1100 Marshall Way
Placerville, CA 95667
Barton Memorial Hospital
(530) 542-2062
2170 South Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Occupational Exposures
The potential for exposure to chemical and other hazardous substances varies within each department. Toxic substances are usually absorbed through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. Timely reporting and detailed information is necessary for health care professionals to evaluate and offer the appropriate response. Employees must notify their supervisor of need for medical treatment.
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure: If an employee's eyes, mouth, mucous membrane, or broken skin is exposed to blood borne pathogens the employee should immediately report to Barton Hospital or Marshall Hospital for assessment and, if appropriate, prophylactic treatment. If an exposure occurs, fill out an exposure report(PDF, 104KB).
Once a Claim Has Been Filed
The County's third party administrator, Sedgewick, will administer benefits on behalf of the County. You may contact them by calling (866) 221-2402 and requesting to speak with the claims examiner for the County of El Dorado. They will be able to further discuss your medical treatment and other benefits.
For assistance with Workers' Compensation, contact riskmanagement@edcgov.us.