Worker's Compensation Top Vermont News Stories Top Vermont Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:04 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 High Court Remands Attempt to Transfer New York Claim http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=34b38d24a7b8096f7c36e5b4d5308e22k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=34b38d24a7b8096f7c36e5b4d5308e22k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court remanded an attempt to transfer a claim from New York to Vermont, after determining that both lower courts had erred. Vermont Sends Out Alert on New Address http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d9f3388447af118c5932fb1e96f958a7m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d9f3388447af118c5932fb1e96f958a7m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Vermont Workers' Compensation Division alerted stakeholders that mail sent to its former address is causing significant delays. Vermont Boosts Mileage Rate to 58.5 Cents http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4a98b5e8272ba55156754ee3a4072931m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4a98b5e8272ba55156754ee3a4072931m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Vermont Workers' Compensation Division said the work comp mileage rate will increase to 58.5 cents on Friday. Drug Makers Spent $3 Million-Plus to Woo Vermont Providers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c81f899765d57d516956e21b815cb3a8m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c81f899765d57d516956e21b815cb3a8m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Drug manufacturers boosted marketing money by a third in the state in 2007, with a focus on psychiatrists. Vermont Posts 2008 Hospital Report Cards http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=35644bef58e5947633eb6a3687b60cf3m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=35644bef58e5947633eb6a3687b60cf3m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration has released its 2008 report cards for the state's hospitals. Vermont Posts Electronic Wage Form http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=acdcd65789c603cc235a1660ff2d4cf1m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=acdcd65789c603cc235a1660ff2d4cf1m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Vermont Department of Labor posted its July 1, 2008, wage statement using its new 'Formatta' system for the electronic completion of documents. Subcontractors Were Really Employees, Supreme Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5c78ba1cab7f497d83981882cd5cadd0j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5c78ba1cab7f497d83981882cd5cadd0j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court ruled that three subcontractors hired to build houses on a developer's land were employees, not independent contractors. Vt. Passes Bill Ordering Studies, Sticking with AMA 5th Edition http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fa5abf280bf029835e17a50b834c6480m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fa5abf280bf029835e17a50b834c6480m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT State lawmakers finished the 2008 session after approving new WC studies and freezing the AMA guides at the fifth edition. Vermont House and Senate Approve Versions of Work Comp Reform http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6bfa049fe972492e2c334c81f479fd0fm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6bfa049fe972492e2c334c81f479fd0fm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state House and Senate passed differing versions of a workers' compensation reform package that will alter benefits and calls for studies. Vermont House Tentatively Approves AMA Delay http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4bf2b8099a352aca22d66976fec58645m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4bf2b8099a352aca22d66976fec58645m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state House tentatively voted for a Senate bill delaying implementation of the sixth edition of the AMA impairment guides. Vermont Poised to Join Kentucky in AMA Guides Delay http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9d230b51b2b965f07a760830462c9003m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9d230b51b2b965f07a760830462c9003m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Vermont House is expected to take final action on a reform bill that would continue use of the fifth edition of the AMA guides. Vermont High Court Dismisses Suit Against Ethan Allen, Co-workers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0ee88370cd4e28da66698c312b1beb0dk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0ee88370cd4e28da66698c312b1beb0dk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a suit against Ethan Allen and the claimant's co-workers because of the exclusive remedy provision. Vermont Posts Hospital Supplies Advisory http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7a914e41fa7c7b2cdd77ef91bc9c75b8m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7a914e41fa7c7b2cdd77ef91bc9c75b8m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Workers' Compensation issued an advisory on payment rules for hospital supplies. Vermont Senate Passes Reforms, but No Benefit Decrease http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=095bfecdf4b9643d9573933617012920m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=095bfecdf4b9643d9573933617012920m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Changes made to a bill passed unanimously by the state Senate last week include a crackdown on misclassification and other reforms. Willlis Employee Charged With Diverting $2.2 Million http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=83886c68428622ddd4cae4cf42d12f97m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=83886c68428622ddd4cae4cf42d12f97m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A former employee in the captive insurance unit of Willis Group has been charged with diverting more than $2.2 million from Willis and its clients. Vermont Boosts Medical Mileage http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ec2e23640dcc8e4732c2d7c2358fc072m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ec2e23640dcc8e4732c2d7c2358fc072m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation System has raised the rate for medical mileage based on an increase in mileage paid to state workers. Vermont Follows Suit in AMA Guides Delay http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=448886bda8b6304a859b78006f15184fm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=448886bda8b6304a859b78006f15184fm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor became the latest state agency Friday to delay conversion to the Sixth Edition of the AMA impairment guides. Vermont Approves 4.2% Cut in Loss Costs http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8e771233435fea5f3243fe0f0cf8a209m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8e771233435fea5f3243fe0f0cf8a209m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state has approved a 4.2% reduction in loss costs for the voluntary market and the same reduction in rates for assigned risk. Vermont Promotes Assistant Chief Examiner to Head Captive Unit http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b62322fe26787dd1b7d150b4c3b68324m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b62322fe26787dd1b7d150b4c3b68324m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT David F. Provost will head the state Captive Insurance Division, following the retirement of Leonard Crouse. Vermont Logs 10 Highway Deaths in 2008 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c14404251d907de4573f748cc1a1194dm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c14404251d907de4573f748cc1a1194dm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state reported 10 work-related highway deaths for 2008 in advance of its annual safety conference.