NCCI Study Examines Medical Services in Workers’ Comp Claims November 4, 2011 A new report on medical services casts light on how different combinations of medical services contribute to workers’ compensation claim...
GOP-led Michigan House OKs Workers’ Comp Changes November 4, 2011 By Tim Martin Legislation that could help employers reduce costs related to compensating workers injured on the job was approved by the Republican-led...
Florida Looks to Rein In Cost of Repackaged Drugs November 3, 2011 By Michael Adams In an effort to lower workers’ compensation costs, Florida lawmakers are proposing to limit the amount physicians can charge for...
In Reversal, Agency to Honor North Dakota Deputy Workers’ Comp Claim November 3, 2011 North Dakota’s workers’ compensation agency has reversed its decision to deny a death benefit claim to the widow of a...
Florida Calls for More Oversight in Check Cashing Industry Role in Workers’ Comp November 3, 2011 By Michael Adams Check cashing companies in Florida may be saddled with new regulations for their role in facilitating workers’ compensation fraud in...
North Dakota Checking for Workers’ Comp, Licenses at Construction Sites November 3, 2011 A state task force in North Dakota is conducting random compliance checks at various construction sites to see if contractors...
Colorado Workers’ Compensation Rates to Rise in 2012 November 2, 2011 Colorado employers will see an increase in workers’ compensation insurance premiums in 2012. The Colorado Division of Insurance announced that...
Louisiana’s Medical Treatment Guidelines Working, Agency Says November 2, 2011 The Louisiana Workforce Commission says implementation of medical treatment guidelines for workers’ compensation is saving money. The LWC says about...
Ohio Public Employer Workers’ Comp Rates Falling October 28, 2011 Ohio’s 3,900 public employer taxing districts will pay an estimated $22 million less for workers’ compensation coverage next year following...
Ohio Businesses Awarded More Than $200K for Workplace Safety October 27, 2011 The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) reported that 10 Ohio businesses received more than $217,000 in safety intervention grants...