12 Oct 2015
National and State-by-State Workers' Comp News Powered by Larson's (10/12/2015)
CompPharma Releases Latest Workers Comp Prescription Drug Management Study.
OSHA Moves a Step Closer to Finalizing New Electronic Recordkeeping Rule.
Study Finds Long Term Opioid Use Less Effective for 4 out of 5 Women.
AZ: NCCI Explains 2.2% Decrease in Loss Cost Filing.
CA: Governor Signs AB 1124 Workers Comp Drug Formulary.
CA: AIA Applauds Governor’s Signing of AB 1124 Workers Comp Drug Formulary.
CA: Governor Signs AB 438 Forms and Notices, Additional Languages.
CA: Governor Signs SB 542 MPN Contact Information, Modification Plans.
CA: Governor Signs SB 542 Relating to Home Health Care Payment Schedule.
CA: Governor Vetoes AB 305 Permanent Disability Apportionment, Gender Bias.
CA: Governor Vetoes AB 1542 Neuropsychologists Qualified Medical Examiners.
CA: WCIRB Posts 2016 Manuals and Plans.
CA: WCIS Oct. 19 Meeting to Cover FROI/SROI, ICD-10.
CA: Online QME Form 106 Eliminates Waiting Time; DWC Posts More Resources.
CT: WCC Explains Calculating Weekly Benefits Without FICA, Medicare Deductions.
DE: Commissioner Stewart Posts Reports on Proposed Work Comp Rate Filings.
FL: DWC Posts 2015 Special Disability Trust Fund Actuarial Review.
ID: NCCI Submits Proposal for 0.2 Percent Rate Increase for Workers Comp.
ID: IC Posts 2016 Legislative Session Negotiated Rulemaking Update.
ID: IC Posts 2016 Legislative Session Proposed Rules.
KY: DWC Proposes Rule for Email Notification of Insurance Cancellation.
MD: WCC Posts New Form for Insurer’s Termination of Medical Benefits.
MA: DIA Posts COLA, Maximum/Minimum Weekly Compensation Rates.
MA: MBA Workers Comp Section to Host Opioid Addiction Seminar Oct. 14.
MA: DIA Announces Assessment Data Reporting, Payment Information Sessions.
MI: LARA Announces Workers Comp Rate Continue to Decrease.
MN: Newspaper Examines Death Rate for Older Farm Workers.
MS: NCCI Explains 7.9% Decrease in Loss Cost Filing.
MT: LMAC Oct. 14 Meeting to Explore Workers Comp Drug Formulary.
NJ: Defense Attorney Warns of Increase in Occupational Disease Claims Filed.
NY: WCB Posts Newly Authorized Health Care Providers.
NY: WCB Posts Updated List of Health Care Providers.
NC: IC Release 2015 Annual Report.
PA: Uber Backs SB 984 for Permanent Legal Status in Pennsylvania.
RI: Medical Advisory Board to Discuss Fee Schedule, Protocols, IMEs.
TN: TN WC Insurance Plan Reinsurance Mechanism Dissolved.
TX: DWC Posts Oct. 2015 Safety & Health Update.
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