Event
October 22, 2026
11:00 am to 11:00 am CDT
Location
virtually on Webex
Contact
Why Your Input Matters
The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Ombudsman Program is inviting defense and plaintiff attorneys to provide insights that will shape a new training program for self-represented litigants. Your expertise will help litigants make clearer, more confident decisions about open vs. closed medical benefits prior to settlement.
What We Hope to Accomplish
- Reduce the burden on defense attorneys to provide education on medical benefit options
- Prevent common pitfalls that block access to lifetime medical benefits
- Avoid the use of personal insurance for compensable treatment
- Improve overall satisfaction with the workers’ compensation system
About the Training
A free, online educational session designed to help self-represented litigants understand:
- What to know before settling a claim
- Common misunderstandings
- How to weigh open vs. closed medical benefits
- Tips for avoiding frequent issues
- Medicare and TennCare considerations
Please give feedback via in-session comments and post-session email.