18 May 2015
National and State-by-State Workers' Comp News Powered by Larson's (5/18/2015)
NCCI Gives “Calm” Now, “Turbulent” Later, Outlook for Workers Comp Industry.
NCCI Presentation: Complete State of the Line for Workers Comp Industry.
NCCI Presentation: Work Comp Implications of On-Demand Economy, Temp Workers.
Express Scripts: Half a Million Americans Pay $50K+ in Medication Costs Per Year.
SEC Investigating Barrett Business Services’ Accounting Practices.
Study: Aging Japanese-Americans Provide Insights Into Dealing With Aging Population.
Study: Weekend Drug Users End Up Expanding Recreational Use to Weekdays.
Two Minute Walk and Other Ways to Avoid Harms From Prolonged Periods of Sitting.
AZ: ICA to Hold Public Hearing on Assessment for Special Fund.
CA: 3rd DCA Grants Review in Case Challenging Constitutionality of IMR (LC 4610.6).
CA: Calif. Labor Federation Backs SB 563 Utilization Review Bill.
CA: Assembly Approves Bill to Give Pro Cheerleaders Employee Status.
CA: Assembly Approves AB 305 to Prevent Gender Bias of Workplace Injuries.
CA: Senate Passes SB 542 Home Health Care Services Fee Schedule.
CA: Staffing Firms Prohibited From Self-Insuring for Workers Comp.
CA: DWC Redding District Office Moves to New Location.
CA: Expert Suggests SB 863 Can Help Reduce WCMSA Allocation.
CT: WCC Posts Weekly Benefit Calculations Without FICA, Medicare Deductions.
FL: Judge to Rule Soon in Disney Worker Death Case.
FL: DWC Proposes Rule Changes Related to Use of DWC Reimbursement Manuals.
FL: DWC Proposes Rule Changes to Adopt ICD-10 Medical Code Sets.
GA: Governor Signs HB 412 to Address Exclusive Remedy, Physicians, Benefits.
IL: Legislature Confirms Appointments of Chairman and Commissioner Appointments.
MA: Workers Comp Advisory Council Posts 2014 Annual Report.
MO: Columbia Public Schools Paid Out $1.4M to Injured Teachers Over 9-Year Period.
NV: Senate Passes AB 145 to Authorize Uber, Lyft Operations.
NV: Court Holds Employer, Not State, Responsible for Work Release Inmate Injuries.
NJ: Weber Gallagher Warns SB 929 Could Raise Costs for Employers.
NY: Volunteer Firefighters Urge Lawmakers to Pass Presumptive Cancer Bill.
NY: WCB Posts Changes to List of Authorized Health Care Providers.
NY: WCB Posts List of Newly Authorized Health Care Providers.
OH: Governor Reappoints Tracie J. Sanchez to BWC Board of Directors.
OH: Governor Reappoints Guglielmi, Haffey, Caldwell to BWC Board of Directors.
OH: BWC Proposes Rule Change on Limitations on Filing of Fee Bills.
OK: Dillard’s Opt Out Plan Called Into Question by Injured Worker Attorney.
OK: Governor Appoints Bob Gilliland as Chairman of WCC.
OK: WCC Executive Director Rick Farmer Announces Resignation.
TX: Insurance Commissioner Approves Two Filings by NCCI.
VA: WCC Posts Notice of Fines for Late Policy Notices.
WA: Governor Signs SB 5510 Study Group to Review Calculation of Comp Benefits.
WA: L&I Issues Policy Statement on Payment of Burial Expenses.
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