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National Survey Finds Big Decline in Poor Uninsured After Affordable Care Act.
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CA: DWC Announces Temporary Total Disability Rates for 2016.
CA: Zurich, SCIF, AIG, CNA, Other Insurers to Ramp Up Work Comp Business in 2015.
CA: Senate Confirms Sum as Chief of Cal/OSHA, Carter as OSH Appeals Board Chair.
CA: WCIRB President Outlines Accomplishments, Proposals for 2015-2016.
CA: WCIRB Submits Regulatory Filing to Dept. of Insurance.
CA: DWC Posts Scope of Practice for Physician Specialties Relevant to QME System.
CA: Governor Signs 2015-2016 Budget, Funding for State Compensation Insurance Fund.
CA: Governor Signs 2015-2016 Budget, Funding for Dept. of Industrial Relations.
CA: Governor Appoints Former SCIF Adjuster to Calif. Dept. of Human Resources.
FL: DWC Issues Order Setting Assessment Rate for WCATF for CY2016.
IL: Senate Committee of the Whole to Review Workers Comp System on Tuesday.
IA: Iowa Workforce Announces Injury Benefits Increase Eff. July 5.
MA: Governor Announces Working Group on Opioid Abuse.
MI: Governor Makes Appointment to Michigan Compensation Appellate Commission.
NJ: Governor Appointments for Workers Comp Court Judges Approved by Senate.
NY: SWCB Announces New Maximum Weekly Benefit Rate Eff. July 1.
ND: WSI Hires Firm to Provide Identity Repair Services Due to Data Breach.
OH: BWC Targets Improved Quality, Coordination of Care for Injured Workers.
OR: DCBS Posts 2013 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Report.
OR: Governor Signs SB 2644 No Immunity for Wrongful Death in Workplace.
OR: Governor Signs HB 2764 Workers’ Comp Attorney Fees.
PA: Lawmaker Introduces More Restricted, Heavily Regulated Bill for Medical Marijuana.
RI: WCC Medical Advisory Board Posts Sept. 22 Meeting Agenda.
TX: DWC Posts Discount Rate, Interest Rate for 7/1/15-9/30/15.
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