Temporary Rule Modifies Settlement Approval Requirements

The Idaho Industrial Commission adopted a temporary rule, effective July 1, eliminating the requirement for claimants’ attorneys to describe how unpaid medical bills will be treated when seeking approval for settlements. State lawmakers this year enacted legislation that eliminated a requirement that the commission must approve most settlement agreements. House Bill 590 allows parties to continue requesting that the commission review and approve compromise and release agreements but declares that the Industrial Commission is required to approve settlements only when at least one p...