Workers' Compensation News
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DWC Reminds Insurance Carriers EDI 3.1.4 Now Live
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07/27/2023
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State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation reminds insurance companies that the new electronic data interchange standard, EDI Claims Release 3.1.4, went live Wednesday.
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DWC Publishes Summary of Recent Workers' Compensation Bills
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07/21/2023
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State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Texas lawmakers this year passed bills exempting workers’ compensation medical exams from the tax on insurance services, prohibiting governmental entities from considering experience rating when evaluating bids, and modifying death benefits for members of state military forces.
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DWC Finalizes Spinal Cord Stimulator Audit Plan
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07/19/2023
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Source: Steve Nichols, News Contributor
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State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that Commissioner of Workers’ Compensation Jeff Nelson approved a spinal cord stimulator plan-based audit.
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DOL Announces Rule Expanding Injury, Illness Report Requirements
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07/18/2023
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The U.S. Department of Labor adopted a rule requiring employers in certain high-hazard industries to electronically submit injury and illness information to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, starting Jan. 1.
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DWC Posts Adjustments to Hospital, ASC Sections of Fee Schedule
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07/17/2023
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an order adjusting the Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to adopt the latest quarterly changes in the Medicare payment system.
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DWC: Workers' Comp Coverage at Highest Rate in 12 Years
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07/11/2023
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State: TX | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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By Steve Nichols, News Contributor
Although Texas employers are not required to purchase workers’ compensation, recent data shows that more than 4 of 5 private sector employees were covered in 2022, the highest coverage rate in more than a decade.
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DWC Accepting Applications for QME Exam in October
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07/07/2023
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Medical
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that it is accepting applications for a qualified medical evaluator examination that will be held from Oct. 14-21.
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DWC Posts Update to Pathology, Laboratory Fee Schedule
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07/05/2023
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation on Friday announced updates to the Pathology and Clinical Laboratory section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule.
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