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Medical Cannabis Bill Includes Comp Provisions
The use of cannabis would not be a reason to deny compensation for workplace injuries in some circumstances, under a bill moving through the Kansas Legislature. At the same time, the…
Bill Proposes Comp Coverage for Domestic Workers
Domestic workers would be eligible for workers’ compensation coverage, under a bill introduced in the Virginia General Assembly. House Bill 1196, Del. Wendy W. Gooditis, D-Clarke, would repeal a statute that…
Retired Police Officer Convicted of Premium Fraud
A retired San Jose police officer accused of dissuading workers at his Northern California security company from reporting on-the-job injuries pleaded no contest to multiple felony fraud charges, prosecutors announced. The…
WCC Posts 2022 Draft Fee Schedule for Public Comment
The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission posted a proposed 2022 draft Medical Fee Schedule for a 30-day public comment period. Changes to the fee schedule will add new codes established since the…
Providers, Employers Oppose Proposal to Allow Recording IMEs
Independent medical examiners on Friday said they don’t want to be recorded while evaluating injured workers, with many citing concerns that the injured workers recording the exams could be harmed…
WCD Proposes Changes to Medical Fee and Payment Rules
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division is proposing changes to rules governing medical fees and payments, medical services and interpreter services. The rules would adopt new medical billing codes and Current Procedural…
BWC Opens Registration for Workplace Safety Conference
The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation opened registration for the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo being held online March 9-10. The program will offer a live broadcast of educational sessions as well…
Supreme Court Turns Down Interlocutory Review of Motion Denial
The Delaware Supreme Court declined to review the denial of a general contractor’s motion to preclude a worker from introducing evidence of the medical and indemnity benefits he received for…
Defendant Can Amend Answer to Worker’s Claim but Can’t Get Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant was entitled to amend its answer to a worker’s negligence claim but was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing the claim based…
Carrier Can’t Get Record Reopened to Address Coverage for Widow’s Death Benefits Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier was not entitled to further development of the record on a widow’s claim for benefits to determine if it owed…
Rating Bureau Proposes 2.7% Increase
The Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau of Massachusetts is recommending a 2.7% increase in average rates effective July 1. The recommendation includes a projected 2% annual increase in indemnity benefits, a…
WCB Adopts Emergency Telemedicine Rules
The New York Workers’ Compensation Board announced emergency rules allowing telemedicine in some circumstances that will be in effect for the next three months. The board on Tuesday said it adopted…