WCRI: Average Medical Payment Stable Since 2015
Average medical payments per claim with more than seven days of lost time have been stable in California since 2015, according to a new study by the Workers Compensation Research…
Report: More Than 300 COVID Claims Pending at Least Six Months
More than 300 workers’ compensation claims for COVID-19 have been pending for at least six months, according to a report by Seattle-based NBC affiliate KING 5.
According to data provided by…
Rates Decreasing 7% for 2022
The Idaho Department of Insurance announced that workers’ compensation rates will decrease by an average of 7% for policies incepting on or after Jan. 1.
The department said the National Council…
Court Publishes Decision Denying Carrier’s Motion to Disqualify Counsel
The Court of Appeals for the 1st District of California has ordered publication of its decision from last month, ruling that a workers’ compensation insurance carrier could not disqualify the…
No Benefits for Worker With History of Back Issues
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to an egg stacker with a history of back pain from a car accident and an inconsistent account as to…
DLI Announces Openings on Rehabilitation Review Panel
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced openings for members and alternates on the Rehabilitation Review Panel beginning in January.
Open positions include four-year terms for two union labor members,…