Worker's Compensation Top Idaho News Stories Top Idaho 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 Idaho Commission Posts Claims Monitor Position http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e1773ad5a3149b93624376b82abf07d0k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e1773ad5a3149b93624376b82abf07d0k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Idaho Industrial Commission announced that it is seeking applications for a claims monitor position. Idaho Insurance Department Offering Course for Producers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=47d941a44ab23457bbb775e709d1348fj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=47d941a44ab23457bbb775e709d1348fj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Idaho Insurance Department is offering a free four-hour class for producers on Sept. 24. Advisory Committee Meeting Aug. 13 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=605a55610df257afb433430eae99cfe1c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=605a55610df257afb433430eae99cfe1c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Advisory Committee on Workers' Compensation will meet on Aug. 13 to discuss new rules and subcommittee reports. New Fee Schedule Increases Compensation in All Categories http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e19ce9354547406aea5b571ebf576d67c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e19ce9354547406aea5b571ebf576d67c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Doctors will receive fee increases under the new workers' compensation medical fee schedule in effect this month. Idaho Court Denies Benefits Because of 60-day Clause http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=420ec984082822d1f2c655607ef24dfck http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=420ec984082822d1f2c655607ef24dfck Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state's high court denied a worker's claim after determining that he did not notify his employer of an accident within 60 days of its occurrence. Industrial Commission to Host Annual Seminar Nov. 6 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3f67aa597c67ff6ba6ae0876366e17c2c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3f67aa597c67ff6ba6ae0876366e17c2c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Idaho Industrial Commission will host its Annual Seminar on Nov. 6 at the Boise Centre on the Grove. Idaho High Court Affirms Trucker´s ´Odd Lot´ PTD Status http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5fe943c4876e73740427cb3fb3c3b744k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5fe943c4876e73740427cb3fb3c3b744k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court affirmed a decision concluding that a former trucker is an 'odd lot' claimant, and granted him permanent and total disability. Idaho Industrial Commission to Move to New Office http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fbd0440a9e3773c17738271492abc167k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fbd0440a9e3773c17738271492abc167k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Some operational disturbances are expected as the Industrial Commission moves to a new office in Boise. Idaho Industrial Commission Advisory Committee to Meet May 7 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=61edd565528235d1ba985286caffaddcc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=61edd565528235d1ba985286caffaddcc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Idaho Industrial Commission will meet in Boise to discuss subcommittee reports, medical release forms and workers' compensation legislation. Couple Pleads Guilty to Perjury After Being Caught on Videotape http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=acd7b9963b6e94a3c4fe854d576de37aj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=acd7b9963b6e94a3c4fe854d576de37aj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Calif. couple pleaded guilty to perjury in Idaho court after a surveillance video showed the husband up and about with no wheelchair. Idaho Supreme Court Remands, Says Claimant Proved Injury http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bd81b3aefbde98e7e833267503fef6a5k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bd81b3aefbde98e7e833267503fef6a5k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A state claimant sufficiently proved that he suffered a compensable injury, according to a ruling by the Idaho Supreme Court. Idaho High Court Remands Apportionment, Requests More Detail http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=72cd50dbd200232feb4ecc3d49d693d4k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=72cd50dbd200232feb4ecc3d49d693d4k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Idaho Supreme Court remanded an apportionment ruling because the commission did not sufficiently explain its ruling. Idaho Medical Fee Schedule Rule Expires if Lawmakers Don't Approve http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bb98bb35d69bcca3cb3ec13eb96d79d6j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bb98bb35d69bcca3cb3ec13eb96d79d6j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The temporary medical fee schedule rule published in the state register will expire unless approved by state lawmakers. Truck Owner Not an Independent Contractor, High Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=95002fdd6693602e1f6f12ae46a0449bj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=95002fdd6693602e1f6f12ae46a0449bj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A truck owner who was paid a percentage for each load is not an employee entitled to benefits, the state Supreme Court ruled. Idaho Committee to Update Uninsured Employers Fund Effort http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=461e00ed6700b8bcf7d2a5d88af4d9b8z http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=461e00ed6700b8bcf7d2a5d88af4d9b8z Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Advisory Commission on Workers' Compensation will report on efforts to establish an uninsured employers' fund in February. Hearings Set on Medical Fee Changes http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=v264m07c1301272ij24w26b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=v264m07c1301272ij24w26b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Industrial Commission set three hearings in October on proposed medical fee changes. IMCO Recycling Gains ´SHARP´ Recognition http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=m255f07a971165jk6g6cxwb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=m255f07a971165jk6g6cxwb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA reported IMCO Recycling of Idaho's Post Falls plant achieved 'SHARP' status. Industrial Commission Publishes June-August Decisions http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=s253g07u1594147qr20o16b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=s253g07u1594147qr20o16b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Industrial Commission placed links for June through August decisions on its Web site. Comp Seminar Set for Oct. 4 in Boise http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=h235p07o582838de54n7hab http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=h235p07o582838de54n7hab Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Industrial Commission hosts the annual workers' compensation seminar Oct. 4 in Boise. Advisory Committee Meets Tuesday on Fee Issues http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=u222y07d663234ab27i24yb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=u222y07d663234ab27i24yb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Advisory Committee on Workers' Compensation meets Tuesday on medical fee schedule and other issues.