What are the training requirements for a workers compensation claims adjuster?
An individual can be designated a claims adjuster, medical-only claims adjuster or medical bill reviewer by meeting the experience or the training requirements. For those that do not meet the requisite experience requirements to be designated a claims adjuster, medical-only claims adjuster, or medical bill reviewer, the minimum number of hours of training in specified curriculum topics are as follows: Claims adjusters = 160 hours of training (120 hours in a classroom with an instructor). Medical-Only Claims Adjusters = 80 hours of training (50 hours in a classroom with an instructor). Medical Bill Reviewers = 40 hours of training (30 hours in a classroom with an instructor).
