Workers' Compensation News
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DIR Clarifies Requirement to Provide Water in Precedential Decision | 02/28/2023 | |
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| The California Department of Industrial Relations on Monday said its Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board issued a precedential decision clarifying what it means for employers to provide water “as close as practicable.” ...Read More | |||
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DWC Announces Update to Proposed Rule | 02/23/2023 | |
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| The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation said it submitted a notice of change regarding proposed rules for ambulatory surgical center reimbursement that would clarify the minimum partial payment requirement. ...Read More | |||
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Deficiencies in Worker's Brief Result in Dismissal of Appeal | 02/21/2023 | |
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| State: MO | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Missouri Court of Appeals threw out a worker’s challenge to the dismissal of his claim against the Second Injury Fund due to multiple deficiencies in his appellate brief. ...Read More | |||
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Doc Sentenced to Four Years, Ordered to Pay $827,083 in Restitution | 02/17/2023 | |
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| State: LA | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced that a Louisiana physician was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay $827,083 in restitution for his role in a kickback scheme. ...Read More | |||
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Diabetic With Partially Amputated Leg Gets Award of TTD, Fees, Costs, More | 02/15/2023 | |
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| State: LA | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| A Louisiana appellate court upheld an award of benefits, penalties, attorney fees and costs to a diabetic worker who had to have his leg partially amputated after an on-the-job injury to his foot and ankle. ...Read More | |||
| DIR Holding Workshop on Lump Sum Rules | 02/14/2023 | ||
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| The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations is holding a workshop Feb. 27 on proposed rules allowing lump sum payments for some injured workers permanently disabled on or after July 1, 2017. ...Read More | |||
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Denniston Data Launches New Medical Pricing Standard | 02/09/2023 | |
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| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Denniston Data Inc. announced the release of a new guide on negotiated medical prices in the U.S. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Accepting Comments on Proposed Changes to Settlement Rules | 02/09/2023 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Employer | |||
| The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting comments on proposed rules that would allow it to decide on the forms needed to submit a settlement agreement for approval. ...Read More | |||
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DIR: COVID-19 Non-Emergency Rules Take Effect | 02/07/2023 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The California Department of Industrial Relations announced that permanent rules requiring employers to protect workers from COVID-19 went into effect last week. ...Read More | |||
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Deadline to Request COLA Reimbursement Approaches | 02/03/2023 | |
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| State: NV | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| The Nevada Workers’ Compensation Section said the deadline to file requests for reimbursement of cost-of-living adjustment payments made in calendar year 2022 is March 31. ...Read More | |||
