DWC Posts 2022 Network Report Card
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation said in its latest assessment of medical network claims that they tend to be more cost-efficient and have better return-to-work and functional outcomes compared to…
DWC Updates Fee Schedule Sections
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced updates to the pathology and clinical laboratory section and the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule…
WCB Announces Changes to SLU Process
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board announced a new process for a schedule loss of use award as well as changes to a related form.
Schedule loss of use awards are…
NCCI Recommending 3% Rate Cut for Voluntary Market
The National Council on Compensation Insurance has recommended a 3% average reduction in workers’ compensation premium rates for the Connecticut voluntary market.
Proposed changes to voluntary loss cost level will vary…
WCIRB: Premium Up 27% in First Half of ’22
California’s written premium for the first six months of 2022 is 27% higher than it was at this point in 2021, driven by the continued economic recovery, the Workers’ Compensation…
Supreme Court Upholds Determination on Timeliness of Worker’s PTD Application
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that a worker timely filed an application for permanent total disability more than five years from when he received his permanent partial disability…