Workers' Compensation Resources

Funding programs through the U of M Office of Environmental Health and Safety

The University of Minnesota Office of Environmental Health and Safety administers a number of office furniture/accessories reimbursement programs for employees. Send requests to:

Greg Casura
Office of Environmental Health and Safety
University of Minnesota
W-302 Boynton Health Center
Mail Drop: 1171
410 Church Street, S.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Office Phone: 612-626-5338
Email: casur001@umn.edu

REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAMS

Contact Mary Harris of UReturn - Employee Services at UMD regarding these reimbursement programs.

Mary Harris, M.S., C.R.C.
UMD Director, UReturn - Employee Services
278 Darland Administration Building
1049 University Drive
Duluth, Minnesota 55812-3011
218-726-7725
Fax 218-726-8083
E-mail: maharris@d.umn.edu or harri812@umn.edu

***Reimburse 25% for a general office ergonomics evaluation. Copies of the ergonomics evaluation report, paid invoices, and CUFS number are required for the rebate.

***Reimburse 50% if working with Office of Disability Services/UReturn (DS) and a letter from DS is on file with the U of M Office of Environmental Health and Safety.

***Reimburse 100% for accommodation in connection with a filed and accepted claim for Workers' Compensation, for approved products. Any equipment purchased with this section must travel with the employee if transferring to another position. All equipment must be an approved model from the ergonomics program and purchasing. Other items may qualify if pre-approved.