NFIB Wants More Reform in 2013

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said it wants to pursue further workers’ compensation reforms during the 2013 legislative session in Washington state.A comprehensive reform package passed by the Legislature in 2011 is expected to save $1.5 billion over the next four years, according to the Washington state Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). The reform measure authorized structured settlements for injured workers 55 and older, expanded the role of the state’s Centers for Occupational Health and Education (COHE) and authorized a statewide medical pro...