Worker's Compensation Top Nevada News Stories Top Nevada 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 Nevada Supreme Court Rules Suicide Compensable http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=032ae697a61a1ab65df5f44591ecbce9j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=032ae697a61a1ab65df5f44591ecbce9j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court ruled that death benefits may be awarded to survivors of workers who commit suicide under severe psychological distress. Nev. Insurance Division Proposes Changes to Producer Licensing Regs http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=763d5461dd2546e107eebc6d4845aa45j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=763d5461dd2546e107eebc6d4845aa45j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Insurance Division will hold public hearings next month on proposed regulations that pertain to producer licensing. SeaBright´s PointSure Purchases Black/White in Nevada http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7aec5d78f034a1ed109cc51e459bc845j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7aec5d78f034a1ed109cc51e459bc845j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT SeaBright's subsidiary, PointSure, purchased Black/White & Associates, a Henderson-based managing general agency. Nevada High Court Remands for Findings in Estoppel Case http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=96357e0eb32c932a56ba80fd069a1fbdk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=96357e0eb32c932a56ba80fd069a1fbdk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court reversed and remanded an appeals officer's decision in an equitable estoppel case for more findings. Court Blocks Physicians, Chiros From Using AMA PD Pain Guidelines http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=11c98a3cc19348476db5d9bd12d59710c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=11c98a3cc19348476db5d9bd12d59710c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Nevada District Court has issued an injunction preventing physicians and chiropractors from using fifth edition guidelines for chronic spinal pain. Las Vegas Contruction Sites Under Scrutiny for Number of Deaths http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7a9b2472cd2fec2c4cc6cb3b561a8cedc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7a9b2472cd2fec2c4cc6cb3b561a8cedc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A record number of construction worker deaths in Las Vegas prompted a comprehensive safety investigation by regulators. Newsletter Says Regulation Hearings are Due This Summer http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cb7c8d3a84890fce9a5026de9c9eb09dc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cb7c8d3a84890fce9a5026de9c9eb09dc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Chronicle said it expects hearings on 50 proposed regulation changes, additions and deletions this summer. Nevada Insurance Commissioner to Retire http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=daa1290e2ff29c02bd847e8b79c6fbffc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=daa1290e2ff29c02bd847e8b79c6fbffc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Nevada Insurance Commissioner Alice Moasky-Arman announced this week she is retiring in September. Utilization Review Delays a Hot Topic in Nevada http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3eb337a2d49961e2438920dcd163b8dfc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3eb337a2d49961e2438920dcd163b8dfc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Workers' Compensation Section said it has been flooded with complaints about delays in care caused by utilization reviewers. Nevada's Subsequent Injury Fund Considers Regulation Changes http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4543600fb49d208d118e0702e7dfb978k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4543600fb49d208d118e0702e7dfb978k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state board for the subsequent injury fund will be listening to public comment about proposed new regulations next week. Nevada Contractor's Captive 'Democraticizing' its Board http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a6dba19ac41891b647d1728d7dfd9bf1j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a6dba19ac41891b647d1728d7dfd9bf1j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Nevada Contractors Insurance Co. will hold an annual meeting next week to 'democratize' the election for its board of directors. Nevada Announces Subsequent-Injury Regulations Workshop http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d5b899524dddf80c613549cb84737c4ck http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d5b899524dddf80c613549cb84737c4ck Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations announced a new subsequent-injury regulations workshop for associations. Nevada Sets Subsequent-Injury Regulations Workshop for Employers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c4cec4546eeebf80dd1fa7412716bebak http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c4cec4546eeebf80dd1fa7412716bebak Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations announced a new subsequent-injury regulations workshop for self-insured employers. Nevada Approves 10% Decrease in Comp Loss Costs, Risk Rates http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f706de37f87d4f98310f203f3dec5692k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f706de37f87d4f98310f203f3dec5692k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Nevada Division of Insurance announced decreases of about 10% in voluntary loss costs, and assigned risk rates on Wednesday. Nevada Posts Fee Schedule Maximum Allowable Provider Payments http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fd121e973f95e6d38111480e8b62e352z http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fd121e973f95e6d38111480e8b62e352z Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Section posted a 2008 Fee Schedule that reflects increases in the medical consumer price index. Mileage Reimbursement Raised for Injured Nevada Workers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b294a713ed4b585d80a03c6745f75315z http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b294a713ed4b585d80a03c6745f75315z Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT State workers have gotten a raise in mileage reimbursement for injury-related travel from 48.5 cents to 50.5 cents a mile. Nevada Employers to See Substantial Drop in Premium Costs http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e120c7521801fe96abf888eb6c5835edz http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e120c7521801fe96abf888eb6c5835edz Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The NCCI filed for a 10.5% decrease in voluntary loss costs in Nevada, with a rate change due to take effect on March 1. Nevada Lowers Benefit Penalties for Minor Violations http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6e8c1b6f01f76512c17ac629dba6f011z http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6e8c1b6f01f76512c17ac629dba6f011z Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Benefit penalties levied against state insurers and employers for minor violations in paying injured workers have been lowered. Builders Insurance Promotes Mitchell to CEO http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=da9be0e68bab5f4714ec887c4f065811j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=da9be0e68bab5f4714ec887c4f065811j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Builders Insurance promoted President Patrick Mitchell to CEO and gave him a seat on the board of directors. Sierra Health Net Earnings Dip Slightly http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5edc7c0c0fc3e8024da47871f30e328fj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5edc7c0c0fc3e8024da47871f30e328fj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Sierra Health posted a small decline in net income due to loss in Medicare Prescription Drug program.