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Owner of Masonry Company Charged with Premium Fraud
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office announced the owner of a masonry company was charged with failing to report employees in an effort to reduce his workers’ compensation premiums by more…
Governor Signs Package of Bills to Support 9/11 Victims
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed a package of bills intended to remove barriers and expedite workers’ compensation claims and payments from the Victim Compensation Fund for 9/11…
Former Comp Judge Seeks Reinstatement in Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
A former workers’ compensation judge in New Jersey alleges in a lawsuit filed against the state that she was fired in retaliation for reporting concerns about unethical conduct among some…
Study: Dodgy Employers Drive Three-Quarters of $34B in Annual Comp Fraud
The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud in a report released Thursday estimated there’s about $34 billion in workers’ compensation fraud happening each year, with bogus claims accounting for about $9 billion…
WCB Accepting Comments on Proposed Fee Schedule Changes
The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board is accepting comments on proposed changes to its medical fee schedule. The WCB said system users can submit written comments for agency review by Oct. 6…
No Benefits for Former State Trooper Battling Alcoholism, PTSD, Depression
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to a former state trooper battling alcoholism, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Case: Sizemore v. Kentucky State Police, No. 2022-CA-0710-WC, 09/02/2022,…
Provider Fails to Show Entitlement to Additional Reimbursement
A Texas appellate court overturned an award to a treatment provider for additional reimbursement for services rendered to an injured worker. Case: Facility Insurance Corp. v. Patients Medical Center, No. 03-17-00666-CV, 09/08/2022, published. Facts: On…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Worker With Neck Issues
The Supreme Court of New Hampshire upheld a denial of benefits to a worker for her neck issues following a compensable shoulder injury. Case: In re Appeal of Wittenauer, No. 2021-0369,…
WCD Ups Standard Lodging Reimbursement to $98
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced that the standard lodging reimbursement for injured workers who have to travel to medical appointments will increase about 2.1% to $98, effective Oct. 1. The standard…
State Seeks Comments on Proposed Inpatient Fee Schedule Changes
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announced that the state is accepting comments on proposed changes to the inpatient hospital fee schedule as part of a “common-sense” rule review. In addition…
State Fund Reports 82% Reduction in Opioids Since 2014
California’s State Compensation Insurance Fund reported an 82% reduction in the number of opioid prescriptions for injured workers since 2014 and a 14% decrease in 2021 compared to 2020. State Fund…
Court Sends Dispute Back to Judge to Determine Applicability of Exclusive Remedy Defense
The Georgia Court of Appeals sent a worker’s dispute against his employer back to a trial judge to determine whether the claim was precluded by the exclusive remedy provision of…