An advocate for Georgia employers since 1975
 

GSIA Objectives

GSIA is a member-driven association with more than 400 members, including large and small employers throughout the state.  The objectives of GSIA are to:

  • represent employers before state government and the congressional delegation
  • inform members of pending legislation, court cases, regulations, and other matters of interest
  • educate members on public policy issues and the management of workers' compensation
  • promote workers' compensation self insurance in Georgia
GSIA has been meeting these objectives sine 1975.

Why Join GSIA?
The Georgia Self Insurers Association is a leading advocate for employers on workers' compensation issues.  Some past accomplishments are:
  • development of hospital fee schedules
  • limited duration of benefits for non-catastrophic injuries
  • preservation of workers' compensation as the "exclusive remedy"
  • elimination of mandatory rehabilitation
  • preservation of the panel of physicians
  • preservation of a statutory benefit rather than an "indexed" benefit
  • rebuttable presumption in drug and alcohol related cases
  • preservation of appropriate compensability standards
  • 25% cap on attorney fees

GSIA Activities & Services
  • Legislative and regulatory advocacy - GSIA's executive director is a registered lobbyist with over 25 years experience who monitors all legislation and speaks on behalf of self insured employers.  GSIA also works closely with the State Board of Workers' Compensation on regulatory matters
  • Case law review - GSIA files amicus briefs with Georgia appellate courts on the most important workers' compensation cases
  • Member information - GSIA publishes a quarterly magazine that provides in-depth coverage of legislation, case law developments, and workers' compensation management.  In addition, a newsletter keeps members informed on fast breaking issues during the legislative session
  • Member education - Spring and fall conferences provide members with top speakers and interactive workshops on timely topics.  Networking opportunities with state officials and other workers' compensation professionals at the conferences also contribute to member education

Membership Schedule

Annual dues for GSIA members are based on the number of employees each member has in Georgia, as shown below.
No. of Georgia employees Dues Level
1 to 300 employees $300
over 300 employees $440

Please make check payable to the Georgia Self Insurers Association, Inc.  Dues to GSIA are not deductible as a charitable contribution, but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.  However, 40% of your dues is not deductible due to GSIA lobbying activity.  Insured employers are eligible to join GSIA as associate members.


Membership Application

Name _____________________________________

Title_______________________________________

Company___________________________________

Address____________________________________

City/State/Zip________________________________

Telephone Number __(_____)___________________

Fax Number_(_____)__________________________

E-Mail Address ______________________________

Number of Employees in Georgia _________________

_____  Regular Member: self insured under workers' compensation law in Georgia, or a  self funded pool, or an entity covering workers' compensation obligations through commercial insurance with a deductible of $100,000 or more.

_____  Associate Member:  insured employer or service provider to employers.


Serving Georgia employers who manage their workers' compensation programs

 


Georgia Self Insurers Association, Inc.
233 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 2000
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-223-2285
Fax: 404-223-2290
Email: kbanks@gsia.net