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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Standard Meal Rate Increasing Oct. 1

  • State: Oregon
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The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced that the standard daily meal rate will increase to $59 from $55 on Oct. 1.

Insurers must reimburse lodging,

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

DWC Posts Adjustments to Hospital Outpatient, ASC Section of Fee Schedule

  • State: California
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an order adjusting the Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Fraudster Who Married Prosecutor Can't Get Conviction Vacated

  • State: California
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A California appellate court ruled that a workers’ compensation fraudster who later married the prosecutor from her trial was not entitled to have her conviction vacated.

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Monday, September 27, 2021

WCD Proposes Increase to Employer-at-Injury Program Administration Fee

  • State: Oregon
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The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division is proposing to increase the fee paid to insurers for administering the Employer-at-Injury program, to $180 from $120.

The program

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Friday, September 24, 2021

Prop. 22 Supporters Appeal Judge's Ruling That Declared Law Unconstitutional

  • State: California
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Proponents of a law that exempts app-based driving companies from California’s worker classification statutes have appealed a judge’s ruling that found the law unconstitutional, according to

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Friday, September 24, 2021

Interpreter Service Owner Pleads Guilty to Submitting Phony Bills

  • State: Washington
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The owner of two interpreting businesses accused of billing for appointments that never occurred has pleaded guilty, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

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Friday, September 24, 2021

DWC Withdraws Newsline Announcing 2022 TD Rates

  • State: California
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation on Thursday withdrew a previous statement announcing no change in minimum and maximum temporary total disability rates for 2022.

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Friday, September 24, 2021

Worker Fails to Assert Viable Tort Claims

  • State: California
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A California appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s negligence and premises liability claims for injuries that happened while flushing an oil well pipeline.

Case:

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

Nurse Case Manager Gets Benefits for Back Condition Linked to Accident

  • State: Montana
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The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court ruled that a nurse case manager was entitled to benefits for a back condition linked to a car accident.

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

NCCI Proposes 8.3% Reduction in Loss Costs

  • State: Colorado
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The National Council on Compensation Insurance proposed an 8.3% reduction in loss costs for Colorado’s voluntary market, effective Jan. 1.

The recommendation is based on

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