Case Details
Include claimant name, claim number, employer, insurer, date of injury, and assigned adjuster. Accurate identifiers prevent misfiling and ensure the settlement links to the correct claim record.
A consistent checklist and routing record reduces omissions and processing time, establishes signer authority, documents consent and attachments, and supports audit readiness and defensible settlement handling under agency and payer rules.
Relevant parties who complete or review the Division of Workers' Compensation Settlement Checklist and Routing Sheet include claims administrators, defense counsel, agency settlement coordinators, and employer representatives.
Using a standardized sheet reduces back-and-forth, creates a traceable reviewer path, and supports records retention for compliance and future inquiries.
Include claimant name, claim number, employer, insurer, date of injury, and assigned adjuster. Accurate identifiers prevent misfiling and ensure the settlement links to the correct claim record.
State the gross settlement amount, net distribution, attorney fee percentage or fixed fee, lien resolutions, and any structured payment terms or ongoing obligations.
List and attach final release, medical summary, lien waivers, Medicare conditional payment documentation if applicable, fee calculations, and any agency-required forms.
Designate sequential reviewers with role, name, contact, date required, approval checkbox, and a comments field for conditional sign-offs.
Capture claimant signature, counsel signature, employer/authorized representative signature, and notarization or witness details where required; record signer capacity and dates.
Specify where to file the approved settlement (agency portal or physical address), required copies, filing deadlines, and whether agency entry or order issuance is needed.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Sequential: Claimant → Counsel → Employer; optional agency review |
| Authentication | Email link with optional SMS code or knowledge-based checks for higher-risk settlements |
| Required Attachments | Release, medical summary, lien waivers, fee calculation, and proof of authority |
| Notifications | Email confirmations at each approval and a final signed packet delivery |
Choose a platform that supports secure eSignatures, detailed audit trails, document attachments, and customizable routing to meet agency and employer requirements.
Ensure the solution complies with ESIGN and UETA, supports HIPAA BAA when handling PHI, provides TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit and AES-256 at rest, and retains a detailed audit trail to meet regulatory and audit requirements.
Provide required claimant notices per agency timing
Attach releases and lien waivers before routing for approval
Set internal review targets (e.g., 3–7 business days)
File approved settlement per agency instructions promptly
Issue settlement payment after final approvals and any hold releases
A carrier consolidated release, fee calc, and lien waivers on one routing sheet to avoid duplicate review and payment delays.
An agency required a routing sheet to verify claimant consent, medical attachments, and fee allocations before issuing final orders.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card required | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Premium+) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |