Workers' Compensation News
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Governor Signs Bill for Emergency Responder Death Benefits
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04/20/2010
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State: OK | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry (D) has signed legislation to assure that families of emergency medical technicians and responders who die in the line of duty will remain eligible for a $5,000 death benefit from the state.Rep. Paul Roan, D-Tishomingo, introduced House Bill 2551. Sen. Susa...Read More
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GAB Robins Promotes Adjusters in N.Y. and S.C.
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04/15/2010
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0
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GAB Robins North America announced Wednesday the promotions of Jeff Corbin and Ian Ward from Protege to National General Adjuster (NGA), the second-highest professional adjusting level in the company. In addition, the company named a new Protege – Scott Waldrop.GAB Robins said its ...Read More
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Governor Vetoes Comp Fraud Reimbursement Bill
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04/15/2010
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State: OK | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry (D) has vetoed legislation that would have made persons convicted of workers' compensation fraud against an employer responsible for reimbursing the employer for any increase in the employer's workers' compensation premiums. Henry said the bill's ...Read More
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Governor Signs Anti-Misclassification Bill
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04/15/2010
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State: NE | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman (R) has signed legislation to prohibit contractors from misclassifying employees as independent contractors.Legislative Bill 563 by Sen. Steve Lathrop of Omaha was passed by the Legislature on a 43-1 vote on April 12.Lathrop said, in introducing th...Read More
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General Assembly Extends Silent PPO Law to Comp
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04/08/2010
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State: TN | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Tennessee House and Senate have voted unanimously to expand a "silent PPO" law that was approved in 2009 to include the state workers' compensation system.The House approved Senate Bill 3162 with a 96-0 vote on Monday. House and Senate leaders signed the bill on Wednesday and sen...Read More
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Goldean Stepping Down as Scottish Re CEO
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04/07/2010
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0
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Scottish Re Group Limited announced Tuesday that Paul Goldean will step down as president and chief executive officer, effective April 30.The Bermuda-based reinsurer's board of directors appointed Jonathan Bloomer, the company’s chairman, to assist executive management in direc...Read More
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Governor Picks Comp Determination Review, Nursing Board Members
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04/07/2010
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State: MO | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon (D) announced appointments Tuesday to the Workers' Compensation Determination Review Board and to the State Board of Nursing.Nixon reappointed Tamara Thielemier of Jefferson City to the Workers' Compensation Determination Review Board for a term ending Ma...Read More
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Governor Announces Appointments to Safety, Funds Boards
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04/06/2010
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State: MI | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced appointments to the Construction Safety Standards Commission, the General Industry Safety Standards Commission, the Self-Insurers Security Fund, and a combined appointment to the Second Injury Fund and the Silicosis, Dust Disease and Logging Industry Compens...Read More
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Governor Appoints Members to Medical, Other Health Care Boards
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04/01/2010
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State: MI | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has announced appointments to state boards that regulate or advise on medicine, pain management and occupational and physical therapy.Appointments to the Michigan Board of Medicine for terms expiring Dec. 31, 2013, were:Dr. Peter T. Graham, E...Read More
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Governor Appoints Safety, Mining Board Members
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03/29/2010
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State: IN | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) has made appointments to a number of state agencies, including the Board of Safety Review, Indiana Occupational Safety Standards Commission and Indiana State Mining Board.Daniels reappointed Danny Deighton of Brazil to the Board of Safety Review, which cond...Read More
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