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Workers' Compensation (CARO) State Agencies' Resources

Missouri Early Return to Work Program: CARO Responsibilities 

• CARO will maintain an injury report/file and direct medical care.
• CARO will maintain communication with the authorized treating physician in returning the employee back to work in an effort to enhance the recovery of the injured worker.
• Upon receiving proper documentation from the treating physician regarding temporary modified restrictions, CARO will notify the agency as to when temporary total or temporary partial disability will cease. The agency will be provided a copy of the treating physician’s orders for temporary modified restrictions.
• CARO will continue to communicate with the physician toward a release to full duty or a release with permanent restrictions.
• CARO will notify the agency when a release has been obtained.

Please direct questions to the following:

CARO
P.O. Box 809
Jefferson City, MO  65102
Phone: (573) 751-2837
1-888-622-7694
Fax: (573) 751-5262
Email: CARO@oa.mo.gov