Workers' Compensation News
Bills Would Amend Several Provisions of Workers' Comp Law | 01/16/2018 | ||
State: MO | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
Rep. Bruce DeGroot, R-Chesterfield, has introduced legislation that would amend and repeal several provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Law. ...Read More | |||
Bureau Notifies Stakeholders of Online Requirements | 01/16/2018 | ||
State: PA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation says in a notice to all insurers that upon acceptance of their medical fee review applications, emails will be sent to the health...Read More | |||
Burbank Approves Work Comp ADR With Firefighters | 01/15/2018 | ||
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Employer | |||
City officials in Burbank approved an alternative dispute resolution process with firefighters intended to expedite resolution of medical disagreements. ...Read More | |||
Bureau to Host Public Hearing on Rule Amendments to Chapter 4167 | 01/15/2018 | ||
State: OH | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will hold a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 20 to consider four new and amended rules to Chapter 4167 of the Ohio Revised Code. ...Read More | |||
Burst Pipe Triggers Temporary Agency Relocation | 01/15/2018 | ||
State: IN | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
A water pipe break has forced the temporary relocation of the Workers’ Compensation Board. The board has moved to the offices of the Indiana...Read More | |||
Bill Would Limit Opioids Prescriptions in Most Cases | 01/12/2018 | ||
State: AZ | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
Arizona physicians would not be allowed to prescribe more than a five-day supply of any opioid medications in most cases, under a bill introduced in the state Senate. ...Read More | |||
BWC to Host a Pair of Safety and Health Conferences | 01/12/2018 | ||
State: OH | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
Registration has opened for two annual health and safety conferences hosted by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. ...Read More | |||
Bill Would Allow Waiver of Penalties for Uninsured Employers | 01/11/2018 | ||
State: UT | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
Legislation proposed in the Utah Senate would allow the Division of Industrial Accidents to waive or reduce penalties against uninsured employers in some circumstances. ...Read More | |||
Board Releases Lists of New and Removed Providers | 01/11/2018 | ||
State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
The Workers’ Compensation Board has removed 82 providers and added 84 on the list authorized to treat injured workers and to perform independent medical examinations. The Workers’ Compensation Law requires providers to be licensed and registered with the state Education Depart...Read More | |||
Board Proposes Amendments, Additions to Various Statutes | 01/11/2018 | ||
State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
The Workers’ Compensation Board is proposing amendments and new rules to various sections of the state's workers’ compensation statutes, according to a filing posted in the New York State ...Read More | |||