CWCA - Certified Workers’ Compensation Associate
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why was the CWCA Program Developed?
The CWCA Program was developed by The Georgia State Boards Licensure and Self-Insurance Committee to give adjusters outside the state of Georgia a low cost opportunity to learn and understand more about Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation System (no travel is required as the program is a self study program). The program is also an excellent resource for people in Georgia that wish to learn more about Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation System but do not wish to go through the full CWCP class which requires attending a two-day workshop and passing an examination.
2. What is the CWCA Program?
The CWCA program is the self study portion of the CWCP class. It is a combination of reading material and a web based training program. At the end of each chapter of the web based training there is a quiz which must be completed.
3. Who would benefit from the CWCA Program?
- Adjusters from outside Georgia that want to take a self study course
- Medical only adjusters in Georgia that wish to become lost time adjusters
- Risk Management Departments that want to increase their knowledge of Georgia Law
- Insurance Brokers
- People wanting to get into workers’ compensation claims
4. Reasons to attend the CWCA Program?
First of all adjusters outside the state, will benefit from the increased knowledge and understanding of the Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation System. Employer’s can have their employees trained inexpensively and thus provide better service to their clients.
It also is a good opportunity for people that may not feel ready to complete the CWCP program to master the self study material before applying for the CWCP Program.
5. How can I convert my CWCA designation into a CWCP designation?
As long as you maintain a current CWCA designation you can convert the designation by attending a CWCP workshop and pass the final exam.
6. Can I get my adjusters license with the CWCA designation?
No, you must convert to a CWCP designation to be able to get your Georgia Workers’ Compensation Adjusters License.
7. What is the Certification procedure?
Once you complete the self study program you will get your initial designation. We will mail you a manual and will give you a link to get into the knowledge library and web based training. At the end of the each training module there is a quiz which must be completed. To maintain your CWCA designation you must complete the Recertification program each year.
8. What about continuing education if I am a Broker.
The initial CWCA designation is filed and approved for 15 hours CE including ethics by the Georgia Insurance Department. Each year if you recert you will receive 10 hours CE including ethics. Please note if you hold another states license you will have to petition your state to accept the CE. We only are approved to file CE in Georgia.
9. What is the Knowledge Library and how can I benefit from it?
The knowledge library contains a portal that will contain articles, forms and other information to assist you in understanding in Georgia’s workers’ compensation system.
10. What are the Recertification procedures?
To maintain your CWCA designation you will be required to complete a self study program. In addition to updates in the law we will give you a homework assignment. If you have a Georgia License (property casualty) we will file 10 hours CE (including ethics). Remember it is your responsibility to notify us if you have a change in address. We will send email reminders to the address we have on record.
11. Program Cost
The initial Certification cost is $250. Recertification is $195. If someone wishes to convert their CWCA designation to a CWCP designation they will have to pay the difference between the two classes ($495 (CWCP) less the $250 (CWCA) = $245). If a participant lets there cwcp designation lapse then they will be required to pay $250 and go back through the certification program.
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