by | Sep 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to a former state trooper battling alcoholism, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Case: Sizemore v. Kentucky State Police, No. 2022-CA-0710-WC, 09/02/2022,…
by | Sep 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board is accepting comments on proposed changes to its medical fee schedule.
The WCB said system users can submit written comments for agency review by Oct. 6…
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The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced that the standard lodging reimbursement for injured workers who have to travel to medical appointments will increase about 2.1% to $98, effective Oct. 1.
The standard…
by | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
California’s State Compensation Insurance Fund reported an 82% reduction in the number of opioid prescriptions for injured workers since 2014 and a 14% decrease in 2021 compared to 2020.
State Fund…
by | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announced that the state is accepting comments on proposed changes to the inpatient hospital fee schedule as part of a “common-sense” rule review.
In addition…