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Workers' Compensation Top News Stories
Top Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories

• Republican Majority Eyes Workers´ Compensation Changes
  Republican lawmakers are looking at possible changes to the workers' compensation system in 2009.
• Former PEO Execs and Brokers Targeted in Comp Fraud Case
  Seven PEO and insurance executives and 11 companies have been named in a pair of indictments alleging widespread workers' compensation fraud.
• Some Workers Unable to Find Suitable Schools
  Some injured workers are having problems finding suitable schools to help them return to work under the new voucher system.
• Insurers Predicting Major Reforms in Congress
  PCI and AIA both are predicting insurance will be part of the overhaul of financial services regulations expected from the 111th Congress.
• Paterson Threatens to Act on Financial Regulation if Feds Don´t
  Gov. David Paterson threatened to craft new regulations for the financial services industry if the feds don't enact reforms.
• Widows Who Accepted Indiana Benefits Can´t Sue Tort Action in N.C.
  Two widows who were awarded death benefits in Indiana cannot file a tort action in North Carolina, an appellate court ruled.
• BWC´s Retro Program Members Not Entitled to Rebates
  The state Supreme Court upheld a decision denying premium rebates to employers enrolled in the BWC's 'Retro Program.'
• 2nd DCA: Apportion for Increased Disability Caused by Degeneration
  The WCAB should have allowed for apportionment of increased disability caused by degenerative disease after a final award, the 2nd DCA ruled.
• Governor Signs Bill Clarifying Group Rating Plan Requirements
  New legislation gives the Bureau of Workers' Compensation more time to overhaul its group rating plan.
• Department Sets Feb. 3 Hearing on Revising Comp Relativities
  The Department of Insurance will hold a hearing Feb. 3 on revisions to workers' compensation relativities.
• State Lawmaker Seeks to Exempt Some Cab Drivers from Comp
  A Charleston state senator is seeking to exempt taxi drivers who lease their cabs from workers' compensation coverage.
• OIR Says Comp Market Remains Competitive
  State work comp market remained competitive in 2007, but rates are under threat by the Supreme Court's 'Murray' ruling, regulators reported.
• Bay Area Construction Firms Charged with Ignoring Stop-Work Order
  Two Bay Area construction companies are charged with ignoring stop-work orders by labor officials for failing to secure WC coverage.
• Website Reports State Fund has New Policy on Porn Talent Agents
  A change in policy by State Fund may make talent agents for adult-movie performers liable for workplace injuries, according to an industry website.
• Lawmaker Brings Back Statewide Smoking Ban Proposal
  Rep. Myra Crownover has reintroduced legislation to prohibit smoking in public and private workplaces.
• Commissioner´s Office, Rating Bureau to Consider Rating Methods
  Commissioner of Insurance and Compensation Rating Bureau members will consider rating methodology on Feb. 12.
• Pittsburgh Chiropractor Jailed for Insurance Fraud
  A Pittsburgh chiropractor has been sentenced to four years in federal prison in connection with more than $12 million in false billings to insurers.
• ´Double-Dipper´ Gets 30 Days Jail for Defrauding Texas Mutual
  Texas Mutual Insurance Co. reported a district court sentenced a 'double-dipper' who worked for nine employers to 30 days in jail.
• NCRB Posts Residual Risk Distributions
  The North Carolina Rate Bureau has posted risk distributions in the residual market updated through December.
• Commission Reports 2009 Medical Fee Schedule Now Online
  The Workers' Compensation Commission announced the 2009 medical fee schedule has been placed online.
• Govenor Names Pharmacy Director to Agency Working on E-Records
  Gov. Perry named Donna Montemayor to the Health Services Authority created to promote electronic health records.
• Governor Names Carlos Chacon to Psychologists Board
  Gov. Rick Perry appointed Carlos Chacon to the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
• Former Currency Comptroller Appointed to Mutual of Omaha Board
  Mutual of Omaha appointed former U.S. Currency Comptroller Robert Clarke to its board of directors.
• Intuit and The Hartford Team Up to Market Payroll-Deduction Product
  Intuit formed an alliance with The Hartford to offer a premium payment service that automatically deducts from employers' bank accounts.
• Fiserv Rebranding as StoneRiver in March
  Fiserv Insurance Solutions will be rebranded as StoneRiver in March, following acquisition by Stone Point Capital client.
• Hylant Appoints Former Willis Exec as President in Cincinnati
  Hylant appointed Todd Belden, formerly of Willis, to head its Cincinnati office.
• Advisory Panel Set to Meet on Comp Issues
  Gov. Mark Sanford's workers' compensation advisory panel will meet on Jan. 16.
• Excavation Alliance Partners Renew Safety Pact
  OSHA, Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators and Onsite Safety and Health renewed their safety alliance.
• Baton Rouge ASSE Chapter, OSHA Form Safety Alliance
  OSHA and the Baton Rouge Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers approved an alliance.
• PBMI Adds Session on Contracting to Conference in Phoenix
  The Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute added a general session on management contracting to the agenda for its March conference.