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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

L&I Proposes 3.1% Rate Increase

  • State: Washington
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Workers’ compensation rates in Washington state would increase 3.1% next year under a proposal the Department of Labor & Industries announced Tuesday.

If approved, the

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Court Tosses Summary Judgment Allowing Carrier to Have Claims Diverted to Trust Fund

  • State: Montana
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A federal appellate court vacated summary judgment that allowed an insurance carrier to divert a tort claim to a personal injury trust.

Case: In re W.R. Grace

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Workplace Injury Triage Service Announces Digital Safety Tool to Meet Labor Laws

  • State: Arizona
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An Arizona-based company that offers nurse triage and reporting service for workplace injuries says it has released a new digital health and safety program that

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

DWC Posts Order Adjusting OMFS to Medicare Changes

  • State: California
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation has posted an order adjusting the Official Medical Fee Schedule to align with changes in the Medicare payment system

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

CHSWC to Discuss Report on Mental Health for First Responders

  • State: California
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Members of the California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation are expected to discuss a report on mental health for first responders during

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Owners of Painting, Construction Companies Accused of $5 Million Fraud Scheme

  • State: California
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The California Department of Insurance announced that owners of painting and construction companies were charged with orchestrating a scheme to underreport payroll and fraudulently reduce

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Fee Available if Attorney Secures TD Award on Reconsideration

  • State: Oregon
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The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that claimants’ attorneys are entitled to an award of assessed fees if they obtain temporary disability benefits for workers

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

DWC Adjusts Pathology and Clinical Laboratory Section of Fee Schedule

  • State: California
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an order adjusting the pathology and clinical laboratory section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to conform to

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Monday, September 20, 2021

WCB Extends Comment Period on Proposed Fee Schedule Changes

  • State: Alaska
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The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board issued a supplemental notice of proposed changes to its Medical Fee Schedule and said it is extending the public comment

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Friday, September 17, 2021

Court Revives Injured Worker's Claim Against Property Owner, Finds Privette Doctrine Inapplicable

  • State: California
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A California appellate court revived a worker’s claims against a property owner for injuries from a fall from an elevated platform but upheld the dismissal of

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