What record is used to track work comp claims maintained by a self-insurer?

• A. Case history
• B. Claims log
• C. Payment ledger
• D. Incident file

Answer: (B)

In a self-insurer setup, the claims log is the central, ongoing record used to track each workers’ compensation claim from start to finish. It consolidates essential details—employee and injury information, claim number, current status, actions taken (medical treatment, investigations, notices), reserves, payments, and the eventual resolution—into a single, up-to-date ledger. This enables quick status checks, accurate budgeting and reserve planning, and straightforward regulatory reporting or audits. The incident file holds the initial reports and evidence; a case history is a narrative summary of events for a claim but doesn’t function as the ongoing tracking tool; a payment ledger documents disbursements but doesn’t capture the full claim workflow.