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PPD Worker Gets Ongoing Awards Without Demonstrating Labor Market Attachment
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker with a permanent partial disability was entitled to ongoing awards of benefits without having to prove her attachment to the labor…
Worker Can’t Proceed IIED Claim against Alleged Employer, Can Proceed with Negligence Claim
A Texas appellate court ruled that a worker could not proceed with her intentional infliction of emotional distress claim against her alleged employers and manager, but that she should have…
Service Lloyds Selects Origami for Insurance Suite
Work comp carrier Service Lloyds Insurance Co. announced a deal with Origami Risk to provide a fully integrated, single platform for claims adjudication, reporting and delivery of enhanced client services. Origami’s claims…
WCRI: Average Medical Payment Stable Since 2015
Average medical payments per claim with more than seven days of lost time have been stable in California since 2015, according to a new study by the Workers Compensation Research…
Report: More Than 300 COVID Claims Pending at Least Six Months
More than 300 workers’ compensation claims for COVID-19 have been pending for at least six months, according to a report by Seattle-based NBC affiliate KING 5. According to data provided by…
Rates Decreasing 7% for 2022
The Idaho Department of Insurance announced that workers’ compensation rates will decrease by an average of 7% for policies incepting on or after Jan. 1. The department said the National Council…
Court Publishes Decision Denying Carrier’s Motion to Disqualify Counsel
The Court of Appeals for the 1st District of California has ordered publication of its decision from last month, ruling that a workers’ compensation insurance carrier could not disqualify the…
No Benefits for Worker With History of Back Issues
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to an egg stacker with a history of back pain from a car accident and an inconsistent account as to…
DLI Announces Openings on Rehabilitation Review Panel
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced openings for members and alternates on the Rehabilitation Review Panel beginning in January. Open positions include four-year terms for two union labor members,…
Supreme Court Revives Estate’s Claim for Benefits in Suicide Case
The Supreme Court of New Hampshire revived an estate’s claim that a worker’s depression and anxiety from job-related stress was compensable, remanding for a determination of whether the man's mental state…
BWC Seeks Comments on Proposed Fee Schedule Rules
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is accepting public comments on proposed fee schedule rules. The bureau is proposing changes to the outpatient hospital reimbursement rule and the ambulatory surgical center…
Premium Assessment Rate Increased to 9.8%
The premium assessment rate levied against insurers, self-insured employers and self-insured employer groups will increase to 9.8% from 9% in 2022, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services announced. “Based…