WCC Rules Would Mandate Electronic Notice of Court Actions
The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court is holding a public hearing Oct. 12 on proposed rules that would require electronic notice of court actions.
The WCC is proposing to amend its rules…
WCA Reviewing Fee Schedule Changes
The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration announced that it is considering changes to the 2023 Health Care Provider Fee Schedule.
The WCA director’s Medical Advisory Committee will discuss potential revisions during…
School Volunteer Can’t Pursue Civil Remedy for Catastrophic Injuries
A California appellate court ruled that the exclusive remedy provision of the Labor Code barred a school volunteer from pursuing a civil remedy for her catastrophic injuries from falling while…
Supreme Court Upholds PPD Without Apportionment for Mine Worker
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that a mine worker had no preexisting, definitely ascertainable impairment to be apportioned out of his rating.
Case: Blackhawk Mining LLC v. Blankenship,…
DWS Proposes 6.5% Base Rate Decrease
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services on Tuesday proposed a 6.5% average base rate decrease for 2024.
Robin Sessions Cooley
“The Workers’ Compensation Division has conducted a thorough review of our…