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Workers' Compensation News

 
DWC Relocates Dallas Field Office 12/27/2019
State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Employer
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is moving its Dallas field office. The new office in suite 200 at 1250 W. Mockingbird Lane will open to customers Jan. 2, the division announced. The current office at 1515 W. Mockingbird Lane is closed due to facility issues, the ...Read More
 
 

Declining Rates a Possible Threat to Comp's Profitability 12/26/2019
State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
AM Best’s Market Segment Report says insurance rate decreases have led to margin compression in the United States, and competitive pressure could lead to adverse effects on income statements and balance sheets if companies are unable to set aside adequate capital for loss reserves...Read More
 
 
DWC Updates DMEPOS Section of Fee Schedule 12/24/2019
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation adopted changes to the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule for services provided on or after Jan. 1. An order Administrative Director George Parisotto signed Dec....Read More
 
 

Division Updates Claim Notice Form 12/24/2019
State: OR | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance
Oregon’s Workers’ Compensation Division on Monday revised its notice of claim acceptance form to make it easier to understand. Th...Read More
 
 

DOL Announces Emphasis Program for Silica 12/24/2019
State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
The U.S. Department of Labor last week announced plans to launch a new national emphasis program for silica, according to a National Public Radio ...Read More
 
 

Dollar Tree Faces More Fines for Unsafe Merchandise Stacking 12/23/2019
State: AL | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. continues to rack up penalties from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which is fining the company $104,192 for exposing workers to injuries by not safely stacking boxes at a store in Alabama. ...Read More
 
 

DWC Updates Formulary Drug List 12/18/2019
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated the formulary drug list to include new recommendations based on the recently updated guidelines for treating hip and groin injuries. ...Read More
 
 

Department of Insurance Lacks Jurisdiction to Resolve Classification Dispute 12/18/2019
State: IL | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that the state Department of Insurance lacked jurisdiction to resolve a dispute between a trucking company and its workers’ compensation insurance carrier about the classification of owner-operators as independent contractors. ...Read More
 
 

DWC Posts Adjustments to Physician, Practitioner Services Section of OMFS 12/13/2019
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an order adjusting the Physician Services/Non-Physician Practitioner Services section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to conform to relevant 2020 changes in the Medicare payment system. ...Read More
 
 

Dollar Tree Clears $2M in Penalties for Safety Violations in 2019 12/11/2019
State: AL | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
With the Occupational Safety and Health Administration fining Dollar Tree Stores Inc. $312,576 for violations at an Alabama store, the Chesapeake, Virginia-based retailer has received more than $2 million in penalties for safety violations in 2019. ...Read More
 
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