Workers' Compensation News
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DLI: Work Fatality Rate Unchanged in 2022 | 12/22/2023 | |
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| The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry said the annual Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries for 2022 shows no change in the state’s fatal injury rate. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Revises Death Benefits Forms | 12/21/2023 | |
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| The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation announced revised forms it said will help eligible beneficiaries file claims for death benefits. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Posts Revised QME Rules for Comment | 12/19/2023 | |
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| The California Division of Workers’ Compensation revised its proposed qualified medical evaluator regulations and opened a third 15-day public comment period. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Proposes Designated Doctor Billing, Reimbursement Rule Changes | 12/19/2023 | |
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| Source: Steve Nichols (News Contributor) | |||
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| The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation has proposed regulatory amendments to improve billing and reimbursement for medical exams and related services. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Names New Deputy Commissioner for Operations, External Relations | 12/18/2023 | |
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| Texas Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Jeff Nelson appointed Matthew Posey to serve as deputy commissioner of operations and external relations for the Division of Workers’ Compensation. ...Read More | |||
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DLI Seeks Input on PTSD Study | 12/18/2023 | |
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| The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry and the University of Minnesota are seeking input from system users about a study of post-traumatic stress disorder that lawmakers ordered earlier this year. ...Read More | |||
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Defendant Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Claim for Ladder Accident | 12/18/2023 | |
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| A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant was entitled to partial summary judgment on a Labor Law claim arising from a worker’s fall from a ladder. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Adopts Rules on Expedited Benefits for State Military | 12/15/2023 | |
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| Source: Steve Nichols (News Contributor) | |||
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| The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation has adopted amendments to the agency’s rules concerning medical disputes for workers’ compensation claims. ...Read More | |||
| DIR's Carson City Office Has New Address | 12/14/2023 | ||
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| Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations Carson City office has new digs. The DIR has completed the relocation to 1886 E. College Parkway, Suite 100, from 400 W. King St., Suite 400. The phone number for the new office is 775-684-7270, and the ZIP code is ...Read More | |||
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DWC Updates Ambulance Fee Schedule | 12/08/2023 | |
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| The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an order updating reimbursement rules and rates for ambulance services provided in 2024. ...Read More | |||
