Worker's Compensation Top Minnesota News Stories Top Minnesota 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 Department Drafts Technical Changes to Permanent Partial Schedule http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8047b877c90560e91d1209cecd4148a8b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8047b877c90560e91d1209cecd4148a8b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor and Industry announced proposed 'technical' and 'housekeeping' changes to the permanent partial disability schedule. Minn. High Court Rules On Conservator, Guardian Issues http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9e135c212caa218ef890385d868eaf0bk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9e135c212caa218ef890385d868eaf0bk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court ruled that an injured worker is entitled to costs pertaining to the appointment of a new conservator and guardian. Fatal Accidents Drop in 2007, Transportation Still Tops Causes http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=65d21022cf2717a77e6dc3e64fcc6622b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=65d21022cf2717a77e6dc3e64fcc6622b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Fatal work-related accidents dropped by six to 72 in 2007 with transportation incidents remaining the chief cause of deaths. Commissioner Travels State to Promote Need for Comp Changes http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3d20383892e18db8ed0ca926919169cdb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3d20383892e18db8ed0ca926919169cdb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Commissioner Steve Sviggum is meeting with stakeholders and lawmakers to talk about how to improve the workers' comp system in 2009. Dispute Over Minn. Officer´s Death Reaches Appellate Court http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=414302efebf1fdc1209c36029517f90fk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=414302efebf1fdc1209c36029517f90fk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling against the parents of a deceased police officer who was killed by his own gun. ING Employee Pleads Guilty to $8.5M Embezzlement Scheme http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5967d973cd363a35e5370430c2e28f1ej http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5967d973cd363a35e5370430c2e28f1ej Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An employee of ING Reinsurance pleaded guilty to embezzling $8.5 million from his employer in a check-issuing scheme. Division to Begin Pilot Program for eFiling Voc-Rehab Forms http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f9b7ba26b4595c2f5286052a6d56d6fab http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f9b7ba26b4595c2f5286052a6d56d6fab Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Division will begin a pilot program for efiling of some vocational rehabilitation forms, along with other changes. Willis Appoints Leader of Commercial Construction in Minneapolis http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5cb51a54fa59676f73d61a8629c10a7ej http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5cb51a54fa59676f73d61a8629c10a7ej Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Willis Group appointed Chris Lorsung as leader of commercial construction practice in the state. Division Posts August Newsletter Online http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=139166eb54e1e37de27a3e4bfbcfd8d9b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=139166eb54e1e37de27a3e4bfbcfd8d9b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Division posted the August edition of its newsletter online. Work Group on Repricing Submits Report to Commissioner http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=88ed6f229420942b058d03dd1932c00cb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=88ed6f229420942b058d03dd1932c00cb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Work Group on Repricing's report to Commissioner Steve Sviggum outlines how to deal with disputes and calls for a code of conduct for repricers. Wasau Signature Agency Hires Hockert as Sales Director http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fa23b7b5b807dcd9119aaf15ae2ebaa6j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fa23b7b5b807dcd9119aaf15ae2ebaa6j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Wasau Signature Agency hired George Hockert as sales director for Minn., Iowa, N.D., S.D. and Western Wis. Workers´ Comp Workgroups Offer Ideas But No Decisions Yet http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0a2d3b1943614f19237ddba46d82d7fdb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0a2d3b1943614f19237ddba46d82d7fdb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Workgroups looking at possible workers' compensation changes in 2009 are considering a variety of ideas but haven't adopted any thus far. Department Seeks Proposals for Comp Assigned Risk Plan Services http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6433d0d28781befc8840253c27a4877ab http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6433d0d28781befc8840253c27a4877ab Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Commerce requested proposals by Aug. 1 for management services for the Workers' Compensation Assigned Risk Plan. ALJ Ruling Clears Way for Independent Contractor Certificate Program http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=53c5d95a7712fcea7196d74a38bb7774b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=53c5d95a7712fcea7196d74a38bb7774b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An administrative law judge's ruling upheld Department of Labor and Industry rules to implement an independent contractor certificate program. Department Posts Lists of Rehabilitation Consultants, Vendors Online http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7d68e270fdd7fddcd79ced25f3d36a4eb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7d68e270fdd7fddcd79ced25f3d36a4eb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor and Industry reported posting lists of qualified rehabilitation consultants,firms and vendors online and updated nightly. Report Shows Paid Claims Dropping Relative to Number of Workers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=74cd11e265d10d70d8dd5c14e5b04b38b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=74cd11e265d10d70d8dd5c14e5b04b38b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Department of Labor and Industry report shows paid claims fell 29% relative to the number of workers from 2000 to 2006. Workers´ Comp Stakeholder Groups Move Towards Recommendations http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5f801dbc38ce468d5a23f30a826dbc62b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5f801dbc38ce468d5a23f30a826dbc62b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Stakeholder groups studying ways to improve the state's workers' compensation system are reportedly finding common ground. Department of Health Releases Electronic Health Records Plan http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a2702f83ca743c922906e98a019271b9b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a2702f83ca743c922906e98a019271b9b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Health released its plan for implementing electronic health records to move towards complying with a legislative mandate. Medical Mileage Rate Increases Today to 58.5 Cents Per Mile http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=599bb0f2c274c74d3c042672f3c49dc0b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=599bb0f2c274c74d3c042672f3c49dc0b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor and Industry announced the medical mileage reimbursement rate increased to 58.5 cents per mile today. Electronic Health Records, Portal for Comp Claims Moving Ahead http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b9232a589d660e4a7a88d01cd3757f05b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b9232a589d660e4a7a88d01cd3757f05b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Health care stakeholders will be part of a summit Thursday on electronic health records as plans advance for a workers' comp electronic claims portal.