Workers' Compensation News
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AGs to Congress: Remove Barriers to Addiction Treatment
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08/07/2019
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The National Association of Attorneys General has sent a letter to congressional leadership in both chambers, asking for the removal of what the group calls federal barriers to treatment of opioid use disorder.
The ...Read More
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Amerisafe's Premiums Down, Profit Up in Q2
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08/05/2019
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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Amerisafe Inc., a monoline workers’ comp carrier focused on businesses in high-hazard industries, has reported second-quarter net income of $17.9 million, a 5.5% increase from net income of $17.0 milli...Read More
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Agency Posts Code Changes for E-Filing
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08/05/2019
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State: IA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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The Iowa Legislative Services Agency has posted an updated version of the Iowa Administrative Code, reflecting recent updates on electronic filing requirements for the workers' compensation system.
The rules are available in web format, PDF, and word-processing format.
The cha...Read More
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Automobile Glass Maker Fined $724,380 for Safety Violations
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08/01/2019
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State: OH | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Medical
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An inspection triggered by an Ohio glass maker’s high rate of injuries identified multiple safety and health hazards, resulting in $724,380 in penalties, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ...Read More
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Average Monthly Wage Increasing 3.1%
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07/31/2019
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State: AZ | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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The average monthly wage in Arizona increased 3.1%, resulting in a commensurate increase in maximum indemnity benefits for workers injured on or after Jan. 1, 2020.
The Industrial Commission of Arizona every year indexes the state’s average monthly wage to changes in the Bureau of L...Read More
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Applied Underwriters Fined $3 Million Over EquityComp Program
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07/19/2019
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By: Elaine Goodman (medical/business reporter)
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State: NY | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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The New York State Department of Financial Services has fined Applied Underwriters $3 million for offering workers’ compensation insurance bundled with side agreements that weren't filed with or approved by the department.
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