Worker's Compensation Top Iowa News Stories Top Iowa Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:03 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Division Reports $4 Million Assessment for Second Injury Fund http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0617940540e96187b4a1d23cb9f2dd14b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0617940540e96187b4a1d23cb9f2dd14b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Workers' Compensation reported a $4 million assessment has been ordered to cover liabilities of the Second Injury Fund. Exclusive Remedy Applies to Iowa Negligence Suit http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bb4aa37b007a799e4848582cf96aff7ak http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bb4aa37b007a799e4848582cf96aff7ak Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals affirmed a decision stating that exclusive remedy applies to a negligence suit against a supermarket. Overall Rate Reduction of 3.8% Set for Jan. 1 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8f5a0b86b3b1767b4720bcae4b8dd592b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8f5a0b86b3b1767b4720bcae4b8dd592b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A filing by the National Council on Compensation Insurance means a 3.8% overall reduction for employers, effective Jan. 1. Division Issues Agriprocessors 31 Citations, $101,000 in Fines http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=30f4420665515846cb1e66a6cdd1c758b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=30f4420665515846cb1e66a6cdd1c758b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Labor issued Agriprocessors 31 citations and $101,000 in fines for alleged violations at the company's Postville facility. ALJ Hired as Iowa Insurance Division´s First Enforcement Chief http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3bb0bbb93ca6fb563578bd46fc1bea86j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3bb0bbb93ca6fb563578bd46fc1bea86j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Insurance Division hired Philip Deats, currently an administrative law judge, as its first Enforcement Bureau chief. Task Force on 6th Edition AMA Guides Meets Tuesday in Des Moines http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=052eee2d577cefdacc9cf7901dbefda8b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=052eee2d577cefdacc9cf7901dbefda8b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Task Force on adoption of the Sixth Edition AMA guideline on impairment will meet Tuesday morning in Des Moines. Training Sessions on Safety Citations, Military Issues Set for Sept. 10 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bdcbc03b84d7368701d96f5c7231ef19b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bdcbc03b84d7368701d96f5c7231ef19b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Training will take place on Sept. 10 in Council Bluffs on military employment issues and avoiding the 'top 10' safety violations. PCI Praises Commissioner for Withdrawing Bulletin on Rebates http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=32ee41832de58ab216b4ce7c8b22e5beb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=32ee41832de58ab216b4ce7c8b22e5beb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Property Casualty Insurers Association praised Insurance Commissioner Susan Voss for rescinding a bulletin regarding rebates and inducements. Claim Filed 3.5-years After Dislocation Isn´t Time-Barred http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=501e7dc80ced4121cae545d8d4191918k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=501e7dc80ced4121cae545d8d4191918k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that a shoulder dislocation claim filed more than three years after the date of injury is compensable. Court Erred By Directing Subrogation Payment to Worker http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b0051236b76ab5bfe77e50a3c1d6a2d2k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b0051236b76ab5bfe77e50a3c1d6a2d2k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A district court conflicted with prior case law by directing medical benefit reimbursements directly to an injured worker. Iowa Driver with 15% Rating Wins PTD Benefits http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=222ec56e5a9bfa2b816c61cda86978ebk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=222ec56e5a9bfa2b816c61cda86978ebk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A truck driver with a 15% impairment rating is entitled to permanent total disability benefits because of his age and work history, a court ruled. Iowa Employer Liable for Exam Costs For Noncompensable Injury http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b13fb5cbced41f6bea21f474ed0ab073k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b13fb5cbced41f6bea21f474ed0ab073k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An employer was found liable for the cost of an independent medical examination, despite prevailing against a claimant on the issue of causation. Court Remands for More Determinations About Earning Capacity http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=91f87e93c398e8772e033a2468f62335k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=91f87e93c398e8772e033a2468f62335k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals remanded a decision to a deputy commissioner for more determinations about whether a claimant suffered reduced earning capacity. Iowa High Court Affirms PTD Award for Bacterial Infection http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e62af7a80c5510452d50f5500e9ed2c2k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e62af7a80c5510452d50f5500e9ed2c2k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court affirmed a permanent total disability award for a worker who contracted a bacterial infection while spreading pea gravel. Agency Says Dispute Procedures Posting Should Help Stakeholders http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b888e251e33eaf1a26587349ce77859fb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b888e251e33eaf1a26587349ce77859fb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A spokeswoman says the Division of Workers' Compensation's posting of medical dispute resolution procedures is intended to help stakeholders. Task Force Report Next Month Likely to Reject AMA Sixth Edition http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0c7919abed1230a92452a9aadb8dc0c9b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0c7919abed1230a92452a9aadb8dc0c9b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A task force looking at use of AMA Sixth Edition impairment guides is expected to issue an unfavorable recommendation in a report next month. Division Posts Medical Fee Dispute Resolution Steps Online http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=eccbdf32d4655f36f4c0d5346e61fa20b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=eccbdf32d4655f36f4c0d5346e61fa20b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Workers' Compensation posted medical fee dispute resolution steps online in response to 'numerous inquiries.' UPS Appeals Benefits Awarded Worker Who Broke Hand in Temper Fit http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=db51912915ba9ac5dc07e5329a3cecdbb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=db51912915ba9ac5dc07e5329a3cecdbb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT UPS has challenged benefits awarded a worker who broke his hand hitting an object in a trailer after being refused permission to go home. No Benefits for Child of Claimant who Died of Drug Overdose http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6eb1992fdbbf6c1c105ac52dfda0efc9j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6eb1992fdbbf6c1c105ac52dfda0efc9j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The appeals court denied benefits to the child of an injured worker who overdosed on prescription drugs, finding inadequate evidence of causation. Division Notes Proposed Changes to NCCI Retrospective Rating Manual http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b01c018989a16070d79e1497ef97c833b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b01c018989a16070d79e1497ef97c833b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Insurance Division issued a notice on proposed changes to NCCI's retrospective rating plan manual set for Jan. 1.