1. Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System WCAIS Attorney Webinar Series Attorney Self-registration and the Role of the Law Firm Administrator Jan. 25, 2013

2. Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System Agenda for today Welcome Introduction to WCAIS Attorney self-registration Demonstration of attorney self-registration Law firm administrator role Questions

3. Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System What is WCAIS? WCAIS is a web-based information system integrating the business functions of three Labor & Industry program areas: Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication (WCOA) Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB)

4. Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System Implementation in two releases: Release 1 occurred Sept. 17, 2012 Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board BWC HelpLine Release 2 scheduled for Sept. 9, 2013 Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication

5. Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System What you can do now in WCAIS: Self-register in WCAIS Search for an appeal, claim, dispute, hearing, petition, opinion, individual and organization File an appeal File a WCAB petition Upload and view documents View correspondence and status Submit general inquiry, information for fatal accident, and non-reported injury to helpline online

6. Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System What to expect after Release 2: BWC, WCOA, WCAB and interested parties will access a common electronic case file Security role will determine what can be viewed and what actions can be taken in WCAIS Electronic filing of FROI and many SROI through EDI Web portal for filing single documents Self-insurance process is fully automated Hearing schedules are online Correspondence can be delivered electronically

7. Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System Attorney self-registration process 1. Visit WCAIS at www.wcais.pa.govwww.wcais.pa.gov Select “Are You A New User?” on home page Complete registration steps Select a password 2. Present Pennsylvania attorney ID card and current photo ID at WCOA or BWC Helpline 3. Helpline will approve registration and provide Keystone ID in an email

8. Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System Demonstration of Attorney Self-Registration

9. Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System What is a WCAIS law firm administrator? An administrative staff person or an attorney in a law firm who manages the firm’s account in WCAIS by Performing administrative functions Managing staff and attorney access to matter(s) in WCAIS

10. Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System What is the role of the law firm administrator? Approves the self-registration requests of other staff in the law firm Provides pin number to attorneys so they can associate themselves with the law firm Manages access to matter by other attorneys and staff Disassociates attorneys from the law firm Resets passwords, modifies user profiles and the organization profile

11. Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System What is the difference between a law firm administrator and a primary attorney? Task Law Firm Administrator Primary Attorney Associates and disassociates attorneys to case (both internal and external) All law firm cases His/her cases only Associates and disassociates staff to matter YesNo Disassociates attorney from law firm All law firm attorneys Can only disassociate him/herself Performs administrative functionsYesNo

12. Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System How do you become the law firm administrator? Visit WCAIS at www.wcais.pa.govwww.wcais.pa.gov Select “Are You A New User?” on the Home Page Select “I am a law firm, or I am a law firm’s representative” on the Self Registration page Select “I am an administrative law firm user” on the Organization Role page Follow the steps to receive a Keystone ID and the law firm’s WCAIS user registration PIN

13. Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System Upcoming Webinars Feb. 8The “How To” of Being the Law Firm Administrator Feb. 22Filing an Appeal and Filing a WCAB Petition March 8The “How To” of Being the Law Firm Administrator (repeat) March 22Navigating and Customizing Your Dashboard April 12The “How To” of Being the Law Firm Administrator (repeat) April 26Attorney Self-Registration and the Role of the Law Firm Administrator May 24Filing an Appeal and Filing a WCAB Petition June 28Navigating and Customizing Your Dashboard

14. Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System QUESTIONS?