Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Director Mike Zimmer announced the that Mark Long has been appointed director of the Michigan Workers’ Compensation Agency (WCA).
Long, who had been serving as administrator for the WCA’s Funds Administration, replaces Kevin Elsenheimer who will focus on his responsibilities as LARA chief deputy director.
As WCA director, Long is responsible for administering the Workers’ Disability Compensation Act which provides wage loss compensation, medical care and vocational rehabilitation to workers who suffer an injury on the job while protecting employers from unlimited liability.
Long previously served as department manager in the Michigan Administrative Hearing System and his positions at the WCA include department manager and mediator. In addition, he worked as a claims examiner for the Accident Fund of Michigan.
Source: Michigan LARA
Topics Workers' Compensation Michigan
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