WCB Accepting Comments on Proposed Fee Schedule Changes
The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board is accepting comments on proposed changes to its medical fee schedule.
The WCB said system users can submit written comments for agency review by Oct. 6…
No Benefits for Former State Trooper Battling Alcoholism, PTSD, Depression
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to a former state trooper battling alcoholism, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Case: Sizemore v. Kentucky State Police, No. 2022-CA-0710-WC, 09/02/2022,…
Provider Fails to Show Entitlement to Additional Reimbursement
A Texas appellate court overturned an award to a treatment provider for additional reimbursement for services rendered to an injured worker.
Case: Facility Insurance Corp. v. Patients Medical Center, No. 03-17-00666-CV, 09/08/2022, published.
Facts: On…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Worker With Neck Issues
The Supreme Court of New Hampshire upheld a denial of benefits to a worker for her neck issues following a compensable shoulder injury.
Case: In re Appeal of Wittenauer, No. 2021-0369,…
WCD Ups Standard Lodging Reimbursement to $98
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced that the standard lodging reimbursement for injured workers who have to travel to medical appointments will increase about 2.1% to $98, effective Oct. 1.
The standard…
State Seeks Comments on Proposed Inpatient Fee Schedule Changes
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announced that the state is accepting comments on proposed changes to the inpatient hospital fee schedule as part of a “common-sense” rule review.
In addition…