Injured Worker Doesn’t Qualify as Defense Contractor’s Employee
A Texas appellate court ruled that a worker was not an employee of a defense contractor under the exclusive remedy provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act, and he was entitled to…
Comp Regulators Suspend 178 Medical Providers in 2022
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation and its Anti-Fraud Unit suspended 178 medical providers during the first eight months of 2022.
Providers are suspended from the workers’ compensation system when they…
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…