Bill Would Allow Bundling Group Health With Work Comp
Texas companies may soon be able to offer their employees a workers’ compensation plan with accident and health coverage on the same policy, potentially increasing the number of insured workers…
Bill Would Prohibit Loss-Safety Experience in Construction Contracts
Lawmakers in Texas are considering a bill that would prohibit the use of experience modifiers in awarding contracts for public and private construction projects.
HB 679, introduced Tuesday by state Rep.
WCD Schedules Meeting to Discuss Reemployment Benefits
The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Division is holding a public meeting on Dec. 19 to discuss reemployment benefits.
The division said the purpose of the meeting is to discuss potential changes to…
Max Benefits Increase 4.7% Next Year
The maximum weekly benefit for injuries occurring on or after Jan. 1 will increase by 4.7%, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court announced.
The maximum weekly benefit will increase to $1,029 from…
DWC Announces Executive Staff Changes
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation announced a number of executive staff changes.
Erica De La Cruz
Erica De La Cruz is now deputy commissioner of claims and customer services, a…