MSF Announces $40M Dividend
Montana State Fund announced that it plans to complete distributing a $40 million dividend by the end of November.
The carrier said nearly 22,000 policyholders will receive a payment.
“Dividends are the…
Commission Updates Attorney Withdrawal Forms
The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission updated forms attorneys must use to withdraw from a case.
The commission said counsel of record can file a notice of withdrawal only if the client…
WCD Increases Employer-at-Injury Administration Fee
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division adopted rules that will increase the fee paid to carriers for administering the Employer-at-Injury program by 50% next year.
Carriers will be paid $180 to cover…
BWC Holding Virtual Medical & Health Symposium in April
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announced that its health symposium will be virtual again in 2022.
The 2022 Ohio Workers’ Compensation Medical and Health Symposium is April 7-9. The program…
Split Supreme Court Overturns Award to Mechanic for Wrist Injury
A split West Virginia Supreme Court overturned an award of benefits to a mechanic for a wrist injury suffered within days of his return to work following surgery.
Case: Ramaco Resources…
Double-Dipping Telecom Worker to Pay $14,000 in Restitution
A telecom worker who failed to report outside employment after saying a slip-and-fall injury prevented him from working was ordered to pay $14,000 in restitution, the California Department of Insurance…