COVID-19 Insights for Workers Compensation
Compassionate Care During This Pandemic
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to challenge our nation and our local communities. Like many other organizations, Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC) is taking proactive steps to keep its employees safe, maintain superior customer service for our policyholders, producers and claimants. Our website is a helpful collection of information in response the COVID-19 crisis, and the content here will be updated and revised as the situation warrants.
Please check back frequently to ensure you have the latest information.
Continue Reporting
COVID-19 vaccines are out, but California businesses still need to track any COVID-positive reports per SB1159. BHHC customers can use our COVID Tracker for a more manageable tracking system.
BHHC's COVID Tracker
Our tracking tool will guide you through identifying employees who have tested positive for COVID-19, and help you submit relevant information to us while remaining in compliance with your state requirements (compatible with Chrome, Safari, or the latest version of Edge).
CA SB1159 Insights
Changes to California Workers Compensation laws related to COVID-19 claims, originally passed by California Legislature on 8/31/2020 and signed into law by Governor Newsom on 9/17/2020. Please note as of September 29, 2022 AB 1751 has extended SB 1159 dates.
CA AB685 Insights
Starting January 1, 2021, this bill requires employers to notify employees of potential COVID-19 exposures in the workplace and to report outbreaks to the local public health department. Please note as of September 29, 2022, AB 2693 extended AB 685 dates.
Claims Insights
COVID-19 Claims Insights/FAQs
Claims Insights/FAQs Are COVID-19 claims covered by workers compensation? Coverage for any particular claim will depend on the jurisdiction and the specific facts and circumstances of the claim. Workers compensation coverage applies to bodily injury by disease,...
Health & Safety Insights
NYTimes: Why Social Distancing Is So Important
This 3-D Simulation Shows Why Social Distancing Is So Important "Public health experts and elected officials have emphasized again and again that social distancing is the best tool we have to slow the coronavirus outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and...
Employee Self-Care Tips
Employee Self-Care Tips During this pandemic, supporting your safety, health, and well-being is important. While we all have different feelings and reactions to this crisis, one thing is certain – self-care cannot be overemphasized. Prevention Steps Employees...
Encouraging Telehealth Options
Encouraging Telehealth Options Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC) is committed to ongoing business continuity in order to better protect our insureds and serve our injured workers during this COVID-19 outbreak. As part of our continuity plan and to...
Legal Notices
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Business Continuity Insights
Initial COVID-19 Accomodations
Initial COVID-19 Accomodations The Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to raise challenges for our nation and our local communities. As such, you’ve no doubt read that other organizations are taking proactive steps to keep employees safe, and customers satisfied. You can...
BHHC is a group of six insurance carriers that are part of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies.
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company
BHHC Special Risks Insurance Company
Continental Divide Insurance Company
Cypress Insurance Company
Oak River Insurance Company
Redwood Fire And Casualty Insurance Company
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