Vol. 11, No. 3 June 2008

The TASB Risk Management Fund: Membership Has Its Privileges

For over thirty years the TASB Risk Management Fund (the Fund) has built its reputation on providing exemplary school-specific services to Texas educational entities.

General Procedures and Minimum Work Practices for Walk-in Freezers

[Loss Prevention]

Walk-in freezers are used for food storage and pose special risks to workers. The most common risk associated with walk-in freezers is the possibility of hypothermia as well as poorly or non-functioning opening mechanisms.

The Fund Partners with Progressive Medical Inc. to Help Control Rising Pharmacy Costs in Workers' Comp

[Workers' Compensation]

The Fund needed a partnership with a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) with a proven track record for balancing effective cost containment while allowing injured workers the medications needed to treat their work related injuries.


Disclaimer: This newsletter is intended for Fund members only and any unauthorized distribution not approved by the Fund is strictly prohibited. The newsletter is for educational purposes only and contains information to facilitate a general understanding of the law. It is not an exhaustive treatment of the law on this subject, nor is it intended to substitute for the advice of an attorney. Consult with your own attorneys to apply these legal principles to specific fact situations.