DWC Adopts Fee Schedule
The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation updated its medical fee schedule but noted new policies and reimbursement allowances won’t take effect until ratified by the Legislature.
“The purpose and effect of…
DWC Adjusts Inpatient Hospital Section of Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an adjustment to the inpatient hospital section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to conform to changes to the Medicare payment system.
The division’s…
SAIF Hosting Annual Farm Safety Seminars Online
Oregon’s SAIF Corp. announced that its annual farm safety seminars will be online this year, but the carrier said it is exploring the possibility of holding live events next year.
Courtney…
Omaha National Announces New Members to Board of Directors
Omaha National Group added four new directors to its board to guide the company’s growth.
Beth Boucher
The newly appointed board members bring deep insurance, technology and financial market expertise to the…
Safety Regulations for Woodworking Machines Inapplicable to Wood Chip Blower
An Ohio appellate court upheld a denial of enhanced benefits to a worker who suffered the partial amputation of his thumb while using a series of machines to make wood…
Court Declines to Apply Statutory Modifiers to Retired Worker’s PPD Award
The New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled that a retired worker was not entitled to the application of statutory modifiers to his permanent partial disability award.
Case: Salazar v. Bernalillo County…