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DaisyBill: Folsom Address on IBR Request Forms Doesn’t Accept Mail
Providers need to send requests for independent bill review to an address on the California Division of Workers’ Compensation website and not the address on the IBR request form, according…
Bill to Extend TD for Medical Dispute Resolution Heads to Governor
California lawmakers voted to send Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill that would create a three-year period during which temporary disability paid while an injured worker successfully challenges a utilization review…
Worker With Impairment Rating From IRE Can Still Have Benefits Terminated
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a determination that a worker who received a rating in an impairment evaluation had fully recovered from her injuries, warranting a termination of her benefits. Case:…
Employer’s Undisputed Violations of Law Don’t Warrant Penalties
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a denial of a worker’s request for penalties against his employer despite the company's undisputed violation of state the Workers’ Compensation Act. Case: Jeantel v. Success…
CCWC Opens Registration for 2024 Conference
The California Coalition on Workers’ Compensation opened registration for its 20th annual Conference, Legislative and Educational Forum. The annual event brings together employers, carriers, claims handlers, attorneys, medical professionals and service…
Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Injured Police Officer’s Disability Discrimination Claim
The Connecticut Appellate Court upheld the summary dismissal of an injured police officer’s claims of disability discrimination. Case: Cooling v. City of Torrington, No. AC 45395, 09/12/2023, published. Facts: Jason Cooling worked…
NCCI Proposes Revisions to Retrospective Rating Plan Manual
The Texas Department of Insurance is accepting comments on a filing from the National Council on Compensation Insurance proposing changes related to state and federal tax multipliers. NCCI said individual state…
DWC Proposes 2024 Research Agenda
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting comments on the proposed 2024 agenda for the Workers’ Compensation Research and Evaluation Group. Texas Labor Code Section 405.0026 requires the group to…
Court Rejects Worker’s Challenge to Application of Amended IRE Provisions
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania rejected an injured worker’s argument that the amended version of the impairment rating evaluation process should not apply to her because her injury predated the…
One City Responsible for Retired Firefighter’s Health Care
The Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld a determination that only one of two municipalities that employed a firefighter was responsible for the continued payment of her health insurance coverage after…
Statute of Limitations Bars Self-Represented Worker’s Challenge to Settlement Agreement
The Minnesota Court of Appeal upheld the dismissal of a self-represented worker’s challenge to a settlement agreement as time-barred. Case: Hudson v. CorVel Corp., No. A23-0267, 09/11/2023, unpublished. Facts and procedural history:…
Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Worker’s Attempt to Pursue Civil Claim Against Employer
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s attempt to sue his employer for an alleged work-related injury for which he had unsuccessfully sought benefits. Case: Brennan…