Employees of the Montana University System (MUS) are provided with workers' compensation coverage through Montana State Fund.  This coverage is provided at no cost to employees.  2026-2027 Employee Notice of WC Coverage

Workers' compensation benefits are paid in cases of work-related injuries and occupational diseases that are compensable under the Montana Workers' Compensation Act (WCA), generally those that occur through the course and scope of employment, and that are verified by medically objective facts.  Benefits include related expenses for: 

  • Approved medical, hospital, and related services;
  • Stay-at-Work/Return-to-Work assistance; make into a procedure; policy exists under BOR
  • Wage compensation for those who are temporarily unable to work.  Under current rules, replacement wages equal to 2/3 of the employee’s average weekly wages, typically calculated using the previous 4 pay periods, up to a maximum weekly amount established annually by the Montana Department of Labor (DLI).
  • Vocational Rehabilitation opportunities.

For further explanation of reporting requirements, workers’ compensation benefits, and information helpful to an injured worker please see the DLI Workers’ Compensation Benefits Summary.

File all claims in the First Report of Injury (FROI) System. Historically employees working or living in other states filed FROIs in another system.  All claims now go to State Fund.  In the event a claim resides under a different jurisdiction, State Fund will notify the employee and claim coordinator with next steps.