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Despite Fewer Claims, Louisiana State Employees’ Workers’ Comp Costs Rise

The number of workers’ compensation claims filed by Louisiana state employees dropped by nearly one-third over the last eight years, but claims costs for state agencies continued to surge higher, according to an audit released on Feb. 9. Legislative Auditor …

Louisiana AG: Law not Followed in Changing State Employee Health Insurance Plan

Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration skipped required legal steps in making changes to the health insurance plans that cover state employees, teachers and retirees, the state attorney general’s office said. In a legal opinion, Attorney General Buddy Caldwell’s office said modifications …

Wisconsin Bill Would Require $50 Tobacco Use Fee for Health Insurance

Wisconsin state workers who smoke would have to pay $50 more per month for health insurance under a Gov. Scott Walker proposal that has won approval by the Legislature’s budget committee. The Joint Finance Committee on voted 13-3 to approve …