What is an SJDB voucher?

The Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit (SJDB) comes in the form of a non-transferable voucher that can be used to pay for educational retraining or skill enhancement at state-approved or accredited schools. If you qualify, you should receive the voucher form from the claims administrator.

What is a qualified injured worker?

A title of Qualified Injured Worker would mean that you are permanently unable, or likely to be unable, to engage in your usual and customary employment at the position in which you worked at the time of injury.

How long does it take to get the Rtwsp check?

The RTWSP is paid to workers in a timely manner after application: 90 percent of successful applicants are paid the RTW Supplement within three weeks of applying. The vast majority of applicants ultimately receive the RTW Supplement: The ultimate acceptance rate among applicants is 96 percent.

What is an adj number?

An EAMS case number is a varying number of digits preceded by the new naming convention, which, for purposes of this database, is ADJ. Use the full case number, such as OAK0123456 or ADJ1234567, to look up the corresponding case number.

When do you get a sjdb return to work voucher?

Injured workers with a date of injury on or after Jan. 1, 2013 and who have received a SJDB voucher for said injury may be eligible for a one-time return-to-work supplement of $5000. All vouchers must be accompanied by a cover sheet prepared by the claims administrator containing notice of the Return to Work Supplement Program.

How does supplemental job displacement benefit ( sjdb ) work?

The Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit (SJDB) comes in the form of a non-transferable voucher that can be used to pay for educational retraining or skill enhancement at state-approved or accredited schools.

What to do if you disagree with Dwc on sjdb?

After receiving the SJDB voucher, you may qualify for additional payments from the Return to Work Supplement Program. Read more here. If you disagree with the claims administrator about the SJDB voucher, you can file a Request for Dispute Resolution form with DWC. The form will be reviewed by DWC and a decision will be issued.

What can a supplemental job displacement non transferable voucher be used for?

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB DISPLACEMENT NON-TRANSFERABLE VOUCHER FORM FOR INJURIES OCCURRING ON OR AFTER 1/1/13 This is a supplemental job displacement non-transferrable $6,000 voucher for education-related retraining and/or skill enhancement. It can be used for education, counseling and/or training services.