2 DWC Opens Registration for 32nd Annual Educational Conference By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The California Division of Workers’ Compensation opened registration for its 32nd annual Educational Conference that will be held in March. The conference is the largest work comp training event in the… Full Article
2 Court Vacates $27.9M Restitution Order Over Lack of Offsets for Valid Services By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 For the second time, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said a Southern California judge failed to consider the fair market value of services provided in ordering restitution or… Full Article
2 CWCI Posts Summary of 2024 Legislation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The California Workers’ Compensation Institute published a bulletin listing bills of interest that Gov. Gavin Newsom enacted this year. The bulletin lists bills including AB 1239, which allows carriers to continue… Full Article
2 CAAA Opens Registration for 2025 Winter Convention By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The California Applicants’ Attorneys Association opened registration for its annual winter convention, which will be held in Las Vegas Jan. 23-26. Panelists speaking during the conference will cover a variety of… Full Article
2 CWCI: Wage Increase Bumps Benefits for 2025 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The California Workers' Compensation Institute said certain benefits will increase by about 3.8% next year because of an increase in the state's average weekly wage. The average wage in California increased… Full Article
2 DWC Posts 2025 Profile Audit Standards By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The California Division of Workers' Compensation announced standards it will use for profile audit review of adjusting locations next year. The DWC said the PAR performance standard for 2025 audits is… Full Article
2 WCIRB Posts 2025 X-Mods By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California announced that insurers, agents and brokers can access recently published 2025 experience modifications for policyholders. Insurers, agents and brokers who use WCIRB Connect… Full Article
2 DWC Announces TTD Rates for 2025 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that the minimum and maximum temporary total disability rates are increasing Jan. 1. The minimum TTD rate will increase to $252.03 per week from… Full Article
2 2nd DCA Publishes Decision on Admissibility of Expert Testimony in FELA Case By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A California appellate court has ordered the publication of its decision from last month finding that a trial judge prejudicially erred in excluding the testimony of a railway worker’s expert… Full Article
2 Tire Maker Fined $271,930 for Fatal Injury By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Federal workplace safety inspectors fined a tire maker in Georgia $271,930 for safety violations allegedly uncovered during the investigation of a fatal accident. Steven Brookins, 57, died April 10 at a… Full Article
2 Lawmakers Approve 2024 Fee Schedule By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission announced that state lawmakers have approved the updated 2024 Medical Fee Schedule. The state House of Representatives voted 94-1 to pass House Joint Resolution 1035 in… Full Article
2 Travelers Publishes 2024 Injury Impact Report By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Travelers Cos. said a review of more than 1.2 million work comp claims from 2017 to 2021 revealed that overexertion was the most frequent cause of injury, but slips,… Full Article
2 DOL Awards $12.7M in Workplace Safety Grants By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The U.S. Labor Department on Thursday announced that it awarded $12.7 million to 102 nonprofits throughout the country to pay for educational and training initiatives aimed at improving workplace safety. Funds… Full Article
2 WCRI Opens Registration for 2025 Conference By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Workers Compensation Research Institute opened registration for its 2025 annual Issues and Research Conference being held March 6-7 in Phoenix. Ramona Tanabe WCRI said it will present findings from its… Full Article
2 Report: Comp Board Claims Candidate Ran Uninsured Business, Owes $52,102 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Hartford Courant on Thursday reported that the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board alleges a congressional candidate from Connecticut owes $52,102 in fines and penalties for allegedly operating a… Full Article
2 NCCI Proposes Rate Cuts for 2025 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The National Council on Compensation Insurance recommended an average 6.1% cut in voluntary loss costs for Connecticut in 2025. NCCI also proposed a 6.2% average reduction in the assigned risk market… Full Article
2 WCC Opens Registration for 2024 Conference By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission opened registration for its 2024 Education Conference and Exhibition in October. The conference provides instruction on rules, procedures, policies and forms used in the state’s comp system. Full Article
2 NCCI Proposes 12% Loss Cost Decrease By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The National Council on Compensation Insurance submitted a rate filing recommending that the Virginia State Corporation Commission reduce loss costs by 12%, effective April 1. The filing also recommends a 15.8%… Full Article
2 Voc Rehab Fees Increasing 2.62% By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced that maximum hourly fees for vocational rehabilitation services are increasing 2.62%, effective Oct. 1. The department said the maximum qualified rehabilitation consultant hourly… Full Article
2 DWC Proposes Rules to Implement HB 2468 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation on Friday proposed rules for designated doctor procedures and requirements for lifetime income benefits to implement House Bill 2468. HB 2468, which was enacted in… Full Article
2 DWC Posts Proposed 2025 Research Agenda By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation posted for public comment a copy of the proposed 2025 agenda for its Workers’ Compensation Research and Evaluation Group. The group is proposing three projects… Full Article
2 DWC Posts 2025 Audit Plan By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation posted its audit plan for the fiscal year ending in 2025. The DWC said 2025 audits will focus on timely and accurate benefit payments, timely… Full Article
2 Most Carriers Score Average or Better in 2024 PBO By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 All but four of the 130 insurance carriers that the Texas Division of Workers' Compensation evaluated through its performance-based oversight assessment scored average or better. The division on Thursday reported that… Full Article
2 DWC Seeks Input on 2025 Medical Audit Plan By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting comments on the 2025 Medical Quality Review Annual Audit Plan through Nov. 22. The annual plan establishes priorities for the Medical Quality Review… Full Article
2 WCB Accepts Comments on Proposed 2025 Fee Schedule By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board is accepting comments on its proposed 2025 Medical Fee Schedule. The board said system users can submit written comments on the proposed changes through Oct. 9… Full Article
2 L&I Fines Roofing Companies $1.27M for Fall Safety Violations By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries fined four roofing companies a combined $1.27 million for allowing people to work on top of homes without fall protection gear. L&I said… Full Article
2 Almaraz/Guzman: Past, Present & Future (2 of 3) By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:04:51 -0700 This one-hour session will provide an overview and analysis of recent case law focused on Almaraz/Guzman ratings. Full Article
2 2015 Physician's Fee Schedule Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:20:21 -0800 What has changed for physician billing for 2015, new conversion factors, updated regulations, dispute resolution trends. Full Article
2 Advanced Litigation Skills: Pre-Trial, Discovery and MSC - Part (1/2) By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 15:53:09 -0800 Advanced Litigation: Pre-Trial, Discovery and MSC - Part (1/2)… Full Article
2 2015 Facility Fee Schedule Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:20:59 -0800 Recent changes to both Inpatient and Outpatient facility billing for 2015. Full Article
2 2015 Emerging Fee Schedule Issues By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:21:18 -0800 Current problems being experienced by providers and payers in workers’ compensation. Full Article
2 Advanced Litigation Skills: MSC, Trial and Appellate Process - Part (2/2) By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 16:30:34 -0800 Advanced Litigation Skills: MSC, Trial and Appellate Process - Part (2/2)… Full Article
2 2015 Copy Service Fee Schedule By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:26:13 -0700 Learn the fundamentals of the new 2015 Copy Service Fee Schedule. Understand how things are defined, what services are bundled, and when services are not payable. This class is important… Full Article
2 Lien Litigation: What You Need to Know in 2016 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:18:38 -0700 From intake, case management, billing, collections, negotiations to preparing the cases for hearings and trials. Training will include any and all processes and workflows that practices have to follow or… Full Article
2 2016 Physician Fee Schedule Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 11:47:40 -0800 Effective January 1, 2016 every reimbursement amount changes in the Physician's Fee Schedule. Attend Sue Honor's webinar broadcast to understand these widespread changes. Time for Q&A with Sue Honor will… Full Article
2 2016 Clinical Lab and Drug Test Fee Schedule Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:31:10 -0800 Suzanne Honor-Vangerov, CPC, CPC-I, CMSP presents this "2016 Clinical Lab and Drug Test Fee Schedule Update" via webinar. Critical updates, vital solutions and time for Q&A will be provided. Full Article
2 SB 1160 Preparation for 2017 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2016 08:46:07 -0800 Join us in Glendale as Suzanne Honor-Vangerov and Steve Cattolica present this vital SB 1160 Update, including 2017 specifics for practice and procedure. Full Article
2 Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 2 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 17:03:30 -0800 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
2 2017 Case Law Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Dec 2016 10:04:31 -0800 The subject matter of this course will cover all pertinent case law for litigation and legal practice in 2017. Instructors will examine the most important pieces of case law, presented… Full Article
2 2017 Medical Legal Fee Schedule Basics Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Dec 2016 10:53:15 -0800 In this program, Suzanne Honor-Vangerov provides an update for the 2017 Medical Legal Fee Schedule. This course will cover how to properly bill for medical-legal services, the DWC's interpretation of… Full Article
2 2017 Outpatient Surgery Center Fee Schedule Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jan 2017 11:26:00 -0800 In this program, Suzanne Honor-Vangerov discusses changes to payment methodology, changes to definitions, and changes to payment multipliers as well as updated tables. Workers' compensation professionals who work with the… Full Article
2 Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 12: Hiring and Firing By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:09:46 -0700 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
2 2017 Physician's Fee Schedule Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:21:51 -0800 Suzanne Honor-Vangerov presents a program discussing the vital changes for 2017 including conversion factors, types of covered services and what is reimbursed. This course will benefit all who are involved… Full Article
2 2017 San Diego Work Comp Special By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Dec 2016 10:42:42 -0800 This course provides essential updates and specific tools for workers' compensation professionals residing in or near San Diego, CA. Instructors will discuss liens, case law updates and the impact SB… Full Article
2 Annual Liens Update 2017 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 09:12:48 -0800 This program will discuss all pertinent laws, skills and tools for lien issues starting January 2017. Instructors will provide guidance on pre-trial preparations, burden of proof and trial pointers. A… Full Article
2 Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 20: Sex By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 18 May 2017 08:33:32 -0700 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
2 Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 21: The Birthday Show By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 25 May 2017 09:09:56 -0700 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
2 Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 22: Religion By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:37:04 -0700 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
2 2017 Bay Area Legal Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:45:10 -0700 Michael Sullivan and Associates present this vital update for the Bay Area. Instructors will review skills, legal updates and process techniques to be successful with a claim. The discussion will… Full Article
2 Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 23: I Object By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 08:25:17 -0700 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
