Workers' Compensation News
DWC Proposes 2024 Research Agenda | 09/13/2023 | ||
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The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting comments on the proposed 2024 agenda for the Workers’ Compensation Research and Evaluation Group. ...Read More | |||
DCBS Proposes to Incorporate NCCI Changes in Statistical Plan | 09/12/2023 | ||
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The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services is holding a public hearing Sept. 26 to discuss rules that would update the Statistical Plan for Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability. ...Read More | |||
DOL Proposes Changes to Penalty Rules Under Longshore Act | 09/12/2023 | ||
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The U.S. Department of Labor proposes to amend Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act rules related to penalties for employers that fail to report injuries. ...Read More | |||
Double Dipping Leads to 3-7 Year Sentence | 09/12/2023 | ||
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A Wyoming man who pleaded guilty to fraud charges for working while receiving temporary disability benefits was sentenced to three to seven years in prison, according to a report by the ...Read More | |||
DWC Seeks Input on Billing and Reimbursement Rules | 09/08/2023 | ||
Source: Steve Nichols, News Contributor | |||
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The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is conducting a survey on costs to implement contemplated changes to the agency&rsquo...Read More | |||
DCBS Announces 11th Consecutive Rate Cut | 09/07/2023 | ||
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The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services on Wednesday announced that the pure premium rate will drop by an average of 6.7% next year. ...Read More | |||
DWC Proposes 2.9% Benefit Increase to Match Rise in Wages | 09/07/2023 | ||
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The New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation is proposing to increase the maximum benefits for 2024 by 2.9% because of a corresponding increase in the state’s average weekly wage. ...Read More | |||
DWC Announces Health Care Provider and Insurance Carrier Quarterly Meetings | 08/29/2023 | ||
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The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation announced dates and times for the agency’s health care provider and insurance carrier quarterly meetings. ...Read More | |||
DWC: Providers Can Disregard Coupa Solicitation in Maximus Emails | 08/28/2023 | ||
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The California Division of Workers' Compensation said providers should disregard an email from Maximus Federal Services saying that failure to enroll in a procurement portal could impact their ability to do business with the independent bill review and independent medical review vendor....Read More | |||
DOL Sues Contractor to Enforce Penalties for Fall Hazard Violations | 08/25/2023 | ||
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The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday announced it is suing an Illinois roofing contractor for allegedly failing to pay $360,531 in penalties for repeatedly exposing workers to fall hazards. ...Read More | |||