OIR Approves 4.9% Rate Decrease

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation on Friday announced a final order approving a 4.9% workers’ compensation rate decrease recommended by the National Council on Compensation Insurance.

Commissioner David Altmaier

NCCI…

BWC Rules Pending ‘Commonsense’ Review

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announced that proposed rules addressing death benefits and limitations on the filing of fee bills are pending a “commonsense” review.

Proposed changes to the death…

DWC Hosting OSHA Construction Class

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is hosting a series of 10-hour training classes on workplace safety standards for the construction industry.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10-hour construction classes…

Lump Sum Discount Rate Increasing for 2022

Lump sum discount rates will increase for 2022 settlements, the Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims announced.

State law requires the department’s commissioner to set rates at a half-percent below the interest…