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Workers' Compensation News

 

DWC Posts Adjustments to Hospital, ASC Sections of Fee Schedule 07/17/2023
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an order adjusting the Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to adopt the latest quarterly changes in the Medicare payment system. ...Read More
 
 

DWC: Workers' Comp Coverage at Highest Rate in 12 Years 07/11/2023
State: TX | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Insurance
By Steve Nichols, News Contributor Although Texas employers are not required to purchase workers’ compensation, recent data shows that more than 4 of 5 private sector employees were covered in 2022, the highest coverage rate in more than a decade. ...Read More
 
 

DOL Seeks Comments on Policy Issuance Notifications for Black Lung Act 07/11/2023
State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
The U.S. Department of Labor on Monday opened a 60-day comment period for feedback on the process of collecting information on policies issued to coal mine operators as part of the Black Lung Benefits Act. ...Read More
 
 

DWC Accepting Applications for QME Exam in October 07/07/2023
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Medical
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that it is accepting applications for a qualified medical evaluator examination that will be held from Oct. 14-21. ...Read More
 
 
DWC Posts Update to Pathology, Laboratory Fee Schedule 07/05/2023
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation on Friday announced updates to the Pathology and Clinical Laboratory section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule. The division said the order modifying the fee schedule implements relevant changes in the Medicare payment system. The ...Read More
 
 
DWC Posts Adjustments to Physician Fee Schedule 06/30/2023
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated the Physician and Non-Physician Practitioner section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to incorporate to changes in the Medicare system. The order adopts the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ July 1 quarterl...Read More
 
 
DWC Posts Adjustments to DMEPOS Fee Schedule 06/29/2023
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an order updating the Official Medical Fee Schedule section on durable medical equipment to conform to changes in the Medicare system. The order updating the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies sectio...Read More
 
 

DWC Seeks Input on Informal Designated Doctor Billing and Reimbursement Rules 06/28/2023
State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Employer
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation has published informal working draft rule amendments for the agency’s designated doctor billing and reimbursements rules and is seeking input on the proposed changes.  ...Read More
 
 

DWC Reminds Employers of OSHA's Emphasis on Heat Safety 06/28/2023
State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Employer
The arrival of triple-digit temperatures in Texas prompted the state Division of Workers’ Compensation to remind employers of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s National Emphasis Program to protect workers from heat-related hazards and injuries. ...Read More
 
 
DWC Determines Discount and Interest Rates for Third Quarter 06/27/2023
Source: Steve Nichols, News Contributor
State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Employer
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation has determined that any interest or discount provided for in the state Labor Code will be at a rate of 8.74%.  The rate is effective July 1 through Sept. 30. DWC determines the interest or discount rates provided for in t...Read More
 
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