Worker's Compensation Top Maryland News Stories Top Maryland 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 MWCEA Will Host ´Work Comp College´ Event http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=60ade621054ac7f94d110f6ee90b38b0w http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=60ade621054ac7f94d110f6ee90b38b0w Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Maryland Workers' Compensation Educational Association will host its annual conference from Sept. 21-24 to the theme of 'Work Comp College.' Maryland Approves 5.4% Cut in Voluntary Loss Costs http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=23b8159ac6aa31372f3956610d84548bm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=23b8159ac6aa31372f3956610d84548bm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Insurance Commissioner Ralph Tyler has approved NCCI's call for a 5.4% cut in voluntary loss costs for the state. Maryland Woman Gets Benefits for Lyme Disease http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=02ffebeb1ac503a0500b9849193aed06m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=02ffebeb1ac503a0500b9849193aed06m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission has awarded workers' compensation benefits to a county parks worker who contracted Lyme disease. Maryland Provides Details on New Crane Regs http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f1f2148316b4b59f22f122ee4750a40fm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f1f2148316b4b59f22f122ee4750a40fm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Maryland Occupational Safety and Health has posted a detailed analysis of new crane safety regulations. NCCI Calls for 5.4% Cut in Maryland Loss Costs http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7efd706810f08ad957e5965307c3b80fm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7efd706810f08ad957e5965307c3b80fm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT NCCI has recommended a 5.4% reduction in voluntary loss costs for the state, to take effect Jan. 1. IWIF Launches Discount Program for Capital Building Industry Assn. http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=792e6295a9447809fc29f8426de59b7dj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=792e6295a9447809fc29f8426de59b7dj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT IWIF launched a program that offers 5% rate discounts to members of the Capital Building Industry Association. Maryland Considers Crane Regs http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d22b8ec720fb59ea1c7da30aaf8be764m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d22b8ec720fb59ea1c7da30aaf8be764m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT MOSH will consider recommendations from a team of regulators assembled in the wake of U.S. crane collapses to tighten crane safety rules in the state. Maryland Posts OSHA Guide http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5c321a958c2a2869c81751d210081935m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5c321a958c2a2869c81751d210081935m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Division of Labor and Industry has posted a 'Quick Start' guide from OSHA. Maryland Posts Forms for Annual Report http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0f94d9c221d7243350be43873b46e66em http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0f94d9c221d7243350be43873b46e66em Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission has posted materials for the annual self-insurer reports due on Aug. 31. Former United Nations Prosecutor Now Md. Insurance Fraud Chief http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f2e48b26485eb3948b484f6c03f28a98j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f2e48b26485eb3948b484f6c03f28a98j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Insurance Commissioner Ralph Tyler appointed a former United Nations prosecutor as his insurance fraud chief. IWIF Issues $155,349 Dividend to Building Materials Dealers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=36f5e8303bf47d293ef7d083bae7a730j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=36f5e8303bf47d293ef7d083bae7a730j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT IWIF issued $155,349 in dividends to policyholders participating in its Building Materials Dealers Program. Md. Workers´ Comp Educational Conference Slated for September http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a40bc260008b041f980da7b3cc82bb5ej http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a40bc260008b041f980da7b3cc82bb5ej Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Workers' Compensation Educational Association conference will be held Sept. 21-24 in Ocean City. Maryland Offers Attorney ID at Regional Offices http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1b7e5aa18593133ee349f8d1cf87790em http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1b7e5aa18593133ee349f8d1cf87790em Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission has added online attorney ID verification at its regional hearing sites. IWIF Launches Aggressive-Driving Campaign http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=de23e9325bb6d83d89898b047023f2b0m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=de23e9325bb6d83d89898b047023f2b0m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Maryland-run Injured Workers' Insurance Fund has included an ad campaign aimed at aggressive driving as part of Workplace Safety Month. Md. Court Rules TTD Request Barred by Five-Year Limitation http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a3aa0b31de8bf2313b935e00a38c1fb1k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a3aa0b31de8bf2313b935e00a38c1fb1k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Special Appeals ruled that a claimant's TTD request was barred by a five-year limitation on altering awards. Court Denies Attempt to Reopen Claim For Exceeding Statute http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=94c22fd8eb1002c10d8d36aa72a5b627k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=94c22fd8eb1002c10d8d36aa72a5b627k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Special Appeals denied a worker's attempt to reopen a claim because it exceeded the five-year statute of limitations. Maryland Launches Comprehensive System for PBMs http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5953517cd12189f20e44c4c9d672cb96m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5953517cd12189f20e44c4c9d672cb96m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT State regulators unveiled what they're calling the first comprehensive plan for regulating pharmacy benefit managers. IWIF Details Changes to OSHA Equipment Rule http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ae06f8e1568477ae16a9ae26dff187a6m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ae06f8e1568477ae16a9ae26dff187a6m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Injured Workers' Insured Fund detailed new OSHA requirements for personal protective gear. Maryland Posts Formulas for New Medical Fee Schedule http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ba8cd4028d932e5677ec3c58f855b9cfm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ba8cd4028d932e5677ec3c58f855b9cfm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Commission added a web page to support its new fee schedule. Maryland Gov. Appoints Four New Members to IWIF Board http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=dd35c03c66048e0baa2cf57f5cd1a4edj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=dd35c03c66048e0baa2cf57f5cd1a4edj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Gov. Martin O'Malley appointed four new members to the IWIF board of directors, but three board member's terms will soon expire.