Workers' Compensation News
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DWC Updates Fee Schedules | 10/06/2026 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| The California Division of Workers' Compensation updated the physician services and nonphysician practitioner services, and the pathology and clinical laboratories sections of the Official Medical Fee Schedule. ...Read More | |||
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Distillery Not Entitled to Up-The-Ladder Immunity from Liability for Worker's Injuries | 09/18/2026 | |
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| State: KY | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Employer | |||
| The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that a distillery was not entitled to up-the-ladder immunity from liability for injuries sustained by a fuel delivery driver while making a delivery. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Proposes MTUS Update | 09/16/2026 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The California Division of Workers' Compensation is holding a public hearing Oct. 16 to discuss what appears to be a proposal to update the treatment guidelines for knee injuries. ...Read More | |||
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DCBS Proposes 2.1% Pure Premium Rate Increase | 09/10/2026 | |
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| State: OR | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services on Wednesday proposed a 2.1% average pure premium rate increase for 2027. Under the ...Read More | |||
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DWC Proposes 2027 Research Agenda | 09/01/2026 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Division of Workers' Compensation will update studies on employer participation and access to care in 2027, according to a notice posted in the Texas Register. ...Read More | |||
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Doctors' Claims for Radiation Exposure Subject to TMLA | 08/27/2026 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| A Texas appellate court ruled that the claims brought by two doctors against a hospital for their on-the-job radiation exposure were healthcare liability claims subject to the requirements of the Texas Medical Liability Act. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Highlights Rand Study on SB 1160 | 08/20/2026 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The California Division of Workers' Compensation on Wednesday said it posted a Rand study examining...Read More | |||
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DOL Moves to Repeal 100% Security Requirement for Coal Operators | 08/19/2026 | |
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| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing to repeal a Biden-era requirement for coal operators to post security deposits equal to 100% of their estimated black lung liabilities. ...Read More | |||
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DWD Sets Hearing on Permanent Rules for Adjudicatory Functions | 08/18/2026 | |
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| State: WI | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is holding a hearing on Aug. 24 to discuss proposed permanent rules to finalize legislation from 2025. ...Read More | |||
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Deidra D. Byrd Appointed to Serve on WCC | 08/13/2026 | |
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| State: SC | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission on Wednesday announced that Deidra D. Byrd was appointed to serve the unexpired term of Aisha Taylor, who resigned in June. ...Read More | |||
