California written premium through the first nine months of 2022 is 15% above that for the first nine months of 2021, driven by higher wages
… Read more »The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an order adjusting the inpatient hospital section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to incorporate additional changes in
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The California Workers’ Compensation Institute reports that about 1,000 more claims for COVID-19 were filed in November than in October, marking the first month-to-month increase since
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Construction firms in Oregon and Washington state were cited and fined for failing to provide fall protection for their workers.
The Washington State Department of
… Read more »The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that a footnote in a Workers’ Compensation Board decision preserved the ability of a worker to bring an occupational
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The Industrial Commission of Arizona announced several changes to the operations of its Ombudsman Office, which will now be a part of the ICA Legal
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The California Workers’ Compensation Institute opened registration for its 59th annual meeting, set for March 8 in Walnut Creek.
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The
… Read more »The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an order adjusting the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule
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The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced that the claims processing administrative cost factor for 2023 is 17.82%.
The factor that will be used in 2023
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Total costs for California’s Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund of $197.6 million for the fiscal year ending in June were 61% higher than the $123.3
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