Nursing - Home Health
South Carolina Workers' Compensation Class Code 8835 • NCCI • Effective 2025-01-01
Current Rate
$1.20
per $100 of payroll
NCCI 2025-01-01
What is Class Code 8835?
Class code 8835 covers home health nursing operations, including visiting nurses, home health nurses, and clinical staff who provide healthcare services in patients' homes. Work involves driving to patient homes, providing nursing care, and managing medical equipment. Hazards include motor vehicle accidents (a significant risk due to extensive driving), patient handling in home environments without proper equipment, and exposure to unsafe home conditions.
Who is Covered Under This Code?
Home health nurses, visiting nurses, and clinical home health staff.
Tips to Reduce Your Premium
- MVR checks are critical for home health nurses who drive extensively
- Safe patient handling training for home environments reduces musculoskeletal claims
- Separate non-clinical home health aides under code 8824
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is workers comp class code 8835?
Class code 8835 covers home health nursing operations, including visiting nurses, home health nurses, and clinical staff who provide healthcare services in patients' homes. Work involves driving to patient homes, providing nursing care, and managing medical equipment. Hazards include motor vehicle accidents (a significant risk due to extensive driving), patient handling in home environments without proper equipment, and exposure to unsafe home conditions.
What is the workers comp rate for class code 8835 in South Carolina?
The current workers' compensation rate for class code 8835 in South Carolina is $1.20 per $100 of payroll, as set by NCCI effective 2025-01-01. Your actual premium will also depend on your experience modification factor (EMR) and the carrier you choose.
Who is covered under class code 8835?
Home health nurses, visiting nurses, and clinical home health staff.
How can I reduce my workers comp premium for class code 8835 in South Carolina?
MVR checks are critical for home health nurses who drive extensively Safe patient handling training for home environments reduces musculoskeletal claims Separate non-clinical home health aides under code 8824
Do I need workers comp insurance for employees classified under code 8835 in South Carolina?
Yes. South Carolina requires most employers to carry workers' compensation insurance for their employees. Class code 8835 employees must be covered. Penalties for non-compliance in South Carolina can be severe, including stop-work orders and fines. Contact Bright Coast Insurance at (239) 228-8029 for a fast, competitive quote.
Rates shown are advisory loss costs or assigned risk rates as of the effective date listed. Your actual workers' compensation premium will depend on your specific payroll, experience modification factor (EMR), carrier selection, and other underwriting factors. Contact Bright Coast Insurance for an accurate quote tailored to your business.
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Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 8835
- State
- South Carolina
- Rate per $100
- $1.20
- Rating Org
- NCCI
- Effective
- 2025-01-01
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