Workers' Compensation News
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WCIRB Publishes 2023 Interactive Industry Stats Report | 08/07/2023 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California released the 2023 edition of its report identifying premium, exposure and loss information based on unit statistical report date for policy years 2004 to 2020. ...Read More | |||
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Worker's Failure to Challenge Administrative Decision Forecloses Civil Remedy Against Employer | 08/07/2023 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A Texas appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s personal injury claims against his subscribing employer, finding he failed to properly challenge the administrative ruling that he was not an independent contractor. ...Read More | |||
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WCRI: No Evidence of Steep Hike in Medical Costs During High-Inflation Period | 08/04/2023 | |
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| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Workers Compensation Research Institute said it found no evidence that would substantiate concerns that the steep growth in consumer prices for energy, food and housing in 2021 and 2022 would drive up costs for medical care. ...Read More | |||
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WCD Seeks Comments on Proposals to Implement Legislation | 07/31/2023 | |
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| State: OR | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division is soliciting comments on proposed rules to implement legislation passed during the 2023 session. ...Read More | |||
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WCB, Review Committee Set Joint Meeting to Discuss Fee Schedule | 07/28/2023 | |
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| State: CO | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board and the Medical Services Review Committee are holding a joint meeting Aug. 25 to discuss and make recommendations for the 2024 medical fee schedule. ...Read More | |||
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Worker Can't Get Benefits for Alleged Fear of COVID | 07/26/2023 | |
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| State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| A New York appellate court ruled that a transit employee failed to prove she suffered a psychological injury from her potential exposure to COVID-19 at work. ...Read More | |||
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WCB Posts Guidance for Disputing Telehealth Payments | 07/20/2023 | |
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| State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board said the fact that medical treatment was provided using telehealth should not be the sole basis for a legal objection to a bill. ...Read More | |||
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WCC Seeks Comments on Fee Schedule | 07/19/2023 | |
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| State: OK | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Vendor | |||
| The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission is seeking comments on potential revisions to its medical fee schedule as it begins the process of reviewing and drafting proposed updates. ...Read More | |||
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Worker Injured in Ladder Mishap Wins Summary Judgment | 07/12/2023 | |
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| State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker for his injuries from grabbing a ladder to prevent himself from falling. ...Read More | |||
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Worker Injured While Cleaning Barge Fails to State Viable Claim Against Owner | 07/12/2023 | |
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| State: IN | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Employer | |||
| A federal appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s claims against a shipowner for injuries he sustained while unloading coal from the hopper of a barge. ...Read More | |||
