WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Employees of Kalispell Public Schools are provided with workers' compensation coverage through the Montana Schools Group Insurance Authority (MSGIA). This coverage is provided at no cost to employees.
Workers' compensation benefits are paid in cases of work-related injuries and diseases that are compensable under the Montana Workers Compensation Act (WCA), generally those that occur accidentally through the course and scope of employment, and that are verified by medically objective facts. Benefits available through the MSGIA Workers’ Compensation Program include related expenses for:
Workers' compensation benefits are paid in cases of work-related injuries and diseases that are compensable under the Montana Workers Compensation Act (WCA), generally those that occur accidentally through the course and scope of employment, and that are verified by medically objective facts. Benefits available through the MSGIA Workers’ Compensation Program include related expenses for:
- Approved medical, hospital and related services.
- Wage compensation for those who are temporarily unable to work. Under current rules, replacement wages equal to 2/3 of the employee’s average gross weekly wages, calculated using the previous 4 pay periods, up to a maximum weekly amount established annually by the State Department of Labor.
- Vocational Rehabilitation opportunities and disability compensation in cases of permanent impairment
Workers’ Compensation Contacts (List of Office Managers for the Buildings):
| Edgerton | Michelle Smith | michelle.smith@sd5.k12.mt.us | 751-4040 ex.4010 |
| Elrod | Karen Sandler | karen.sandler@sd5.k12.mt.us | 751-3700 ex.3681 |
| Hedges | Laura Hargrave | laura.hargrave@sd5.k12.mt.us | 751-4090 ex.4071 |
| Peterson | Kim Lalum | kim.lalum@sd5.k12.mt.us | 751-3737 ex.3731 |
| Russell | Michelle Morris | morrism@sd5.k12.mt.us | 751-3900 ex.3891 |
| KMS | Heidi Rogers | heidi.rogers@sd5.k12.mt.us | 751-3800 ex.3783 |
| FHS | Erin Bankhardt | erin.bankhardt@sd5.k12.mt.us | 751-3500 ex.3462 |
| GHS | Margo Sorensen | margo.sorensen@sd5.k12.mt.us | 758-8600 ex.8613 |
| Transportation | Marilyn Hileman | hilemanm@sd5.k12.mt.us | 751-3404 |
| Central Kitchen | Dee Cooper | dee.cooper@sd5.k12.mt.us | 751-3443 |
| VoAg | Sandy Weeks | sandy.weeks@sd5.k12.mt.us | 751-3950 ex.3951 |
| Linderman | Anne Mitton | anne.mitton@sd5.k12.mt.us | 751-3990 ex.3985 |
| Admin | Braumlee Boyce | boyceb@sd5.k12.mt.us | 751-3400 ex.3446 |
If an injury has occurred, please contact the designated workers’ compensation contact at your building.
Workers' Compensation Claims Coordinator, KPS
Braumlee Boyce, Claims Coordinator, 406-751-3446 or boyceb@sd5.k12.mt.us
Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner, MSGIA
Gina Keltz, Claims Examiner, 406-457-4413 or gkeltz@mtsba.org
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