Workers' Compensation News
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Defendant Gets Partial Dismissal of Labor Law Claim; Worker Can Proceed With Negligence Claim | 10/17/2025 | |
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| A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant was entitled to partial summary judgment dismissing an injured worker’s Labor Law claims against it, but the worker could proceed with his negligence claim. ...Read More | |||
| DOI Approves 2.5% Rate Cut | 10/14/2025 | ||
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| The Idaho Department of Insurance approved a recommendation to reduce workers' compensation rates by 2.5%, effective Jan. 1. The decrease marks the ninth consecutive reduction in rates, the department said. The department said the National Council on Compensation Insuranc...Read More | |||
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DWC Proposes to Repeal Invalid, Expired Rules | 10/14/2025 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Medical | |||
| The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation is accepting comments on a proposal to repeal expired and invalid rules relating to medical bills. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Updates Hospital Outpatient, ASC Fee Schedule | 10/10/2025 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated sections of the Official Medical Fee Schedule covering hospital departments and ambulatory surgical centers to conform to changes made by Medicare. ...Read More | |||
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Double-Dipping Worker Gets Probation, $122,000 Restitution Order | 10/07/2025 | |
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| State: WA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A judge in Washington state ordered a man to repay the $122,000 he collected in workers' compensation benefits while working another job. Efrain A...Read More | |||
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DWC Seeks Comments on Designated Doctor Audit Plan | 10/07/2025 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation is accepting comments on its proposed Designated Doctor Plan-Based Audit. "This audit will evaluat...Read More | |||
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DWC Holding Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting Oct. 22 | 10/02/2025 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation is holding its quarterly stakeholder meeting on Oct. 22. Officials from the division will provide an ...Read More | |||
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DOL Fines Contractor for Fall, Drowning Hazards | 10/02/2025 | |
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| State: GA | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The U.S. Department of Labor fined a Florida painting contractor $877,220 for safety violations following an investigation into a worker's drowning death. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Updates DMEPOS Section of Fee Schedule | 10/01/2025 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The California Division of Workers' Compensation posted an order adjusting a section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to conform to fourth quarter changes in the Medicare payment system. The DWC said it adopted Medicare's durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and s...Read More | |||
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DLI Announces 2026 Assessment Rates | 09/25/2025 | |
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| State: MN | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced that the 2026 Special Compensation Fund premium surcharge will be 4.16%, and the self-insured assessment rate will be 11.87%. ...Read More | |||
