Commissioner Wilkerson Retires Sept. 15
The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission announced that Avery B. Wilkerson Jr. will retire, effective Sept. 15.
Avery B. Wilkerson Jr.
Wilkerson has served as a commissioner since June 2008 when…
DWC Adopts Medicare Changes to Hospital, ASC Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an order updating the hospital outpatient department and ambulatory surgical centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule.
The division in October posted an…
Court Upholds Worker’s Award but Remands for Judge to Describe Compensable Injuries
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld an award to an injured worker but sent the case back to the judge to provide a more specific description of the compensable conditions.
Case:…
Registration for Work Comp Summit Opens Monday
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced that it will open registration Monday for its one-day Workers’ Compensation Summit set for Oct. 29.
Session topics will include a legislative update…
NCCI Recommends 1% Rate Cut
The National Council on Compensation Insurance recommended that the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation reduce workers’ compensation rates by an average of 1%, effective Jan. 1.
NCCI said in a summary…