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Thursday, May 16, 2024

DWC Announces Crackdown on E-Filing Errors

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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation said it will evaluate users of its electronic case management system over the next few months and discipline those

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

WCIRB Releases Fourth Quarter 2023 Experience Report

  • State: California
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The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California has released its Quarterly Experience Report to update statewide insurer experience measured as of Dec. 31, 2023. 

Some highlights: 

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    Thursday, May 9, 2024

    Socioeconomic, Diversity Considerations Could Smooth Comp Claims Management

    • State: California
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    SAN DIEGO — Missed medical appointments due to lack of transportation, late-reported claims over fears of job and income loss, and language barriers are all

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    Friday, May 10, 2024

    Fraudster Gets 180 Days Behind Bars

    • State: California
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    A California man pleaded no contest last week to felony insurance fraud and was sentenced to 180 days in jail.

    The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office

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    Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    Hearing Date Set for WCIRB Pure Premium Rate Filing

    • State: California
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    The California Department of Insurance set a virtual public hearing on June 6 to consider the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California’s Sept. 1 pure

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    Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    Risk Manager: Focusing on Core Values Improves Comp Disability Outcomes

    • State: California
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    SAN DIEGO — To address weak links in disability management following a workplace injury, employers should look inward for ways to improve outcomes and return

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    Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Ex-Firefighter With PTSD Claim

    • State: Washington
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    The Washington Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a firefighter’s claim for post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Case: Shaw v. Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue, No.

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    Tuesday, May 7, 2024

    Court Rules COVID-19 Can Be Occupational Disease

    • State: Colorado
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    In a case of first impression, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled that COVID-19 can be an occupational disease under the Workers’ Compensation Act.

    Case:

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    Tuesday, May 7, 2024

    Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Pilot's Claims for Additional Benefits

    • State: Alaska
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    The Alaska Supreme Court upheld the denial of a pilot’s claim for additional benefits for conditions he blamed on his injuries from a 1985 plane

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    Tuesday, May 7, 2024

    CHSWC to Vote on Posting Annual Reports at May 15 Meeting

    • State: California
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    The Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation will vote on posting draft annual reports when it meets May 15.

    Commissioners are scheduled to

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