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Bill Would Eliminate 2023 Sunset to Pay Benefits by Debit Card
California workers’ compensation carriers could continue paying benefits by debit card past 2023, under legislation introduced in the state Assembly. Assemblywoman Lisa Calderon, D-Whittier, on Tuesday introduced AB 2148, which would eliminate sunsetting…
Majority of Providers Score Average or Better in 2021 Assessments
The majority of providers the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation reviewed in its 2021 Performance-Based Oversight assessments scored average or better. The division reviewed 96 providers for the timeliness of filing…
Zurich NA Names Trey Martino Midwest Regional VP
Trey Martino was named regional vice president for the Midwest region for Zurich North America’s U.S. middle market unit. Trey Martino He will be based in Zurich’s Chicago office and report…
MEMIC Hires Newton, Cosey to Key Financial, Underwriting Roles
The MEMIC Group, a workers’ compensation insurance specialty carrier with offices from Maine to Florida and licenses across the nation, has hired Bill Newton to serve as director of financial…
Court Overturns Denial of Benefits to Firefighter With PTSD
The North Carolina Court of Appeals overturned a denial of benefits to a firefighter for his post-traumatic stress disorder, finding he had timely provided notice of his condition and timely…
Worker Fails to Prove Entitlement to Benefits for Alleged Injuries
The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court rejected a worker’s claim for benefits for a left-shoulder and cervical spine injury following a car accident. Case: Ray v. Ohio Security Insurance Co., No. 2020-5195,…
No Benefits for Worker Injured by Making Abrupt Turn While Walking
The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to a worker for his injuries from walking on asphalt and quickly turning to retrieve a key card. Case: Overstreet v.
Functional Impairment Ratings Must Be Based on Comprehensive View of Evidence
The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s functional impairment rating cannot be exclusively based on the sixth edition of the American Medical Association's Guides to the Evaluation of…
WCD Schedules Meeting on Simplifying Notices
Oregon’s Workers’ Compensation Division is holding a public meeting on March 8 to discuss ways to simplify notices, forms and brochures. “While there are some statutory limits to keep in mind,…
Lawmakers Seek ‘Special Claims’ Unit to Process Firefighter Cases
A group of U.S. senators asked the Labor Department to fast-track the formation of a special claims unit to handle firefighter worker compensation claims before the start of the 2022…
TDI: Rate Filings Due June 1
The Texas Department of Insurance reminded workers’ compensation carriers that rate filings for policies incepting on or after July 1 are due by June 1. TDI accepted the National Council on…
Bills Propose Social Worker Coverage, Change in CURES Administration
Services provided by a licensed clinical social worker would be covered by California’s workers’ compensation system, under legislation introduced this week. Sen. Anthony Portantino Separately, a state lawmaker is proposing to…