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DWC: All Filing Must Be Done Through E-File System 01/07/2020
State: IA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
The Iowa Division of Workers' Compensation is reminding stakeholders that its electronic filing system is up and running, and all filings and fees must now be made through it. ...Read More
 
 

Delta Air Lines' Workers File Claims, Federal Lawsuit Alleging Uniforms Making Them Sick 01/06/2020
By: William Rabb (Reporter)
State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
When Delta Air Lines unveiled its new purple and grey uniforms for 64,000 flight attendants and other workers in 2018, little did company officials know that the duds would become a national sensation — for all the wrong reasons. ...Read More
 
 
DWC Updates Ambulance Section of OMFS 01/02/2020
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated the Ambulance Services section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule. The update order adopts several changes made by Medicare, including the updated 2020 ambulance fee schedule file and Medicare’s revised ZIP code files....Read More
 
 
DWC Adopts Final Rules on Cancer Presumption Claims 01/02/2020
State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Employer
After receiving a number of comments about rules to implement a new cancer presumption law, the Texas Division of Workers' Compensation said it's made a few changes to the proposal. ...Read More
 
 

Dr. Nemeth, Crusading Medical Director at Texas DWC, Dies Unexpectedly 12/31/2019
By: William Rabb (Reporter)
State: TX | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
The physician that many in Texas credit with instituting a medical quality review program and kicking some bad doctors out of the workers' compensation system died unexpectedly Saturday at age 74. ...Read More
 
 
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
 
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