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Commissioner Approves 10.3% Rate Cut for 2023
Indiana Insurance Commissioner Amy L. Beard approved a 10.3% average workers’ compensation rate cut for policies incepting on or after Jan. 1. Commissioner Amy L. Beard The Indiana Compensation Rating Bureau…
Governor Approves Contractor Comp Coverage Requirement
Some contractors will be required to carry comp coverage next year even if they don’t have any employees, under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Sen. Bill Dodd The mandate…
Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Labor Department’s Jurisdiction
The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that the Department of Labor has jurisdiction to resolve coverage disputes between employers and insurers and, therefore, to interpret insurance contracts. Case: In re Appeal…
High Court Upholds Increase in Injured Shuttle Driver’s PPD Rating
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that a worker was entitled to an increased permanent partial disability rating. Case: Blackhawk Mining LLC v. Taylor, No. 21-0406, 09/19/2022, published. Facts: Bobby…
Claimants’ Attorneys Can Get Enhanced Fee Awards for Commission Appeals
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that the state Workers' Compensation Act authorizes enhanced awards for work before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission as a means of accounting for the contingent…
DWC Notices Readoption of Emergency Med-Legal Telehealth Rule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced its intent to readopt emergency rules allowing telehealth medical-legal evaluations that are set to expire Oct. 18. "This regulation addresses the ongoing need for telehealth…
WCIRB Posts Memo on AB 5 and Motor Carriers
Motor carriers operating in California are subject to provisions for differentiating employees from contractors, as the California Trucking Association's challenge to the law has failed, the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating…
DWC Posts 2022 Network Report Card
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation said in its latest assessment of medical network claims that they tend to be more cost-efficient and have better return-to-work and functional outcomes compared to…
DWC Updates Fee Schedule Sections
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced updates to the pathology and clinical laboratory section and the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule…
WCB Announces Changes to SLU Process
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board announced a new process for a schedule loss of use award as well as changes to a related form. Schedule loss of use awards are…
NCCI Recommending 3% Rate Cut for Voluntary Market
The National Council on Compensation Insurance has recommended a 3% average reduction in workers’ compensation premium rates for the Connecticut voluntary market. Proposed changes to voluntary loss cost level will vary…
WCIRB: Premium Up 27% in First Half of ’22
California's written premium for the first six months of 2022 is 27% higher than it was at this point in 2021, driven by the continued economic recovery, the Workers’ Compensation…