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Monday, November 23, 2020

Department of Commerce and Insurance Recommends Rate Increase for 2021

  • State: Missouri
  • Topic: SOUTH
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The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance is recommending a 1% increase in workers’ compensation insurance loss costs for 2021. The department said this marks

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Friday, November 20, 2020

Mother of Killed Worker Wants Law Changed for Companies That Violate OSHA Regs

  • State: Alabama
  • Topic: SOUTH
  • - Popular with: Legal
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Alabama's workers' compensation benefit levels have made headlines in the state this week after the mother of a young man killed on the job said

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Friday, November 20, 2020

Another Month, Another Hearing on Bill Review and Dispute Rules

  • State: Florida
  • Topic: SOUTH
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The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation has scheduled another hearing and workshop to discuss potential changes to rules for reimbursement disputes and insurer authorization.

Some

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

No Carpal Tunnel Benefits for Worker With Multiple Comorbidities

  • State: West Virginia
  • Topic: SOUTH
  • - Popular with: Legal
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The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits to a coal mine employee with a history of medical conditions on his claim for

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

AGC Self-Insurers' Fund Announces $18.5 Million Dividend

  • State: Kentucky
  • Topic: SOUTH
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The Kentucky Associated General Contractors Self-Insurers’ Fund announced that an $18.5 million dividend will be returned to qualifying members in March.

The fund said that

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

DWC Wants Input on Switching to EDI 3.1 Claims Reporting Standard

  • State: Texas
  • Topic: SOUTH
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The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation will hold a stakeholder meeting on Dec. 16 to find out what it will take to make the switch

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

With Falling Comp Rates, Attorney Fee Caps May Not Be Burning Issue for Lawmakers

  • State: Florida
  • Topic: SOUTH
  • - Popular with: Legal
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Florida legislative leaders have signaled that workers' compensation costs may not be such a hot-button issue when lawmakers convene again in March.

Rep.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

No Additional PPD or Pain Medication for Worker Injured in Fall on Ice

  • State: West Virginia
  • Topic: SOUTH
  • - Popular with: Legal
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The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a broadband technician was not entitled to additional permanent partial disability benefits or authorization for pain medications following

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Injured Worker Can't Get Fee Award for Attorney's Efforts to Secure PTD Benefits

  • State: Florida
  • Topic: SOUTH
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A Florida appellate court ruled that an injured worker could not get an award of fees for her attorney’s efforts in securing her an award

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

DWC Gets Formal on UR Physician Rules

  • State: Texas
  • Topic: SOUTH
  • - Popular with: Legal
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The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation, having held an informal comment period, is now moving on to a formal review process on rules regarding the

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