SIF Assessment Down for 2022; Reconciliation Factor Remains
The Indiana Workers’ Compensation Board will assess less for the Second Injury Fund in 2022 than it did in 2021, but a 5% reconciliation factor will remain in place.
The board…
CHSWC Posts Draft of Annual Report for Comment
Estimated paid costs in California decreased 7.77% last year, according to a draft of the 2021 Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation report posted online for public comment.
Medical,…
Injured Worker Entitled to Ongoing Reimbursement for Care Provided by Family
A New York appellate court upheld a determination that an injured worker was entitled to reimbursement for home health aide services, but the Workers’ Compensation Board has to determine the…
Zurich North America Names Andy Peterson Regional Executive
Zurich North America announced that Andy Peterson has been named regional executive for the East region, effective Jan. 1.
Andy Peterson
As a regional executive, Peterson will be responsible for executing…
Advisory Council Bill Proposes Changes to Claims and Payment, Coverage Rules
The maximum weekly compensation rate for permanent partial disability in Wisconsin would increase 14.6% next year and another 3.6% in 2023, under a bill proposed by the Workers’ Compensation Advisory…
Report: Sheriff’s Staff Have Largest Share of COVID Claims in County
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has the lowest self-reported vaccination rate and largest share of pandemic-related workers’ compensation costs among county workers, according to a report by Voice of OC.
Sheriff’s…