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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

DWC Accepting Applications for April 17 QME Exam

  • State: California
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that it is accepting applications for a qualified medical evaluator examination scheduled for April 17.

An application and

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Bills Propose COVID-19 Presumption, Benefit Increase

  • State: Alaska
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An Alaska lawmaker introduced legislation that would resurrect a presumption that COVID-19 is an occupational disease for some workers, and increase death benefits and benefits

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Supreme Court Amends Prior Ruling Overturning Denial of Benefits

  • State: Hawaii
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The Hawaii Supreme Court issued a revised decision overturning a denial of additional benefits to a worker for a back injury.

Case: Skahan v. Stutts

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

DWC P&T Committee to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine, MTUS Changes

  • State: California
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The Division of Workers’ Compensation’s Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee is scheduled to discuss COVID-19 vaccines and changes to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule during its

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Monday, January 11, 2021

California Insurance Co. Sues Commissioner Over Conservation Order

  • State: California
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California Insurance Co. filed a lawsuit alleging Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara thwarted the carrier’s efforts to move to New Mexico in violation of the U.S.

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Monday, January 11, 2021

Worker Gets Substantive Temporary Disability Benefits Without Express Authorization From Doctor

  • State: Oregon
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The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker was entitled to substantive temporary disability benefits after knee surgery but was not entitled to a

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Monday, January 11, 2021

WCS Holding Medical Training Class Tuesday

  • State: Nevada
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The Nevada Workers’ Compensation Section is holding a new training class Tuesday called, “Delving Into D-35s.”

The WCS said the class will address the process for

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Friday, January 8, 2021

DWC to Offer Virtual Walk-Through Hearings

  • State: California
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation said it will offer a “walk-through alternative” using the Lifesize video conferencing platform, starting Monday.

“District offices will be

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Friday, January 8, 2021

Draft Bill Would Bar Benefits for Lying About Medical Conditions

  • State: Montana
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Injured workers in Montana could be denied workers’ compensation benefits for making false statements about medical conditions before they are hired, under a bill being

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Friday, January 8, 2021

WCD Data Shows Three-Quarters of COVID Claims Accepted

  • State: Oregon
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Three-quarters of the claims filed for COVID-19 were accepted as of Monday, according to data from the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division.

Data the WCD provided

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