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'Rate-based' safety programs may discourage reporting

Published May 27, 2012 CST

“Rate-based” safety incentive programs are drawing federal scrutiny for their potential to discourage workers from reporting accidents and injuries.

Calif. workers comp advisory pure premium rate hike of 8.25% is approved

Published May 30, 2012 CST

SACRAMENTO—California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has approved a California workers compensation advisory pure premium rate hike amounting to 8.25% for new policies and those renewing on or after July 1, 2012.

Calif. workers comp claims show sharp increase in medical costs: Study

Published May 25, 2012 CST

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—California has seen a “steep” increase in medical costs for workers compensation claims despite reforms to the system in the last several years that initially reduced costs, according to the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

AIG must pay $146.5M to settle alleged workers comp premium underreporting

Published June 01, 2012 CST

HARRISBURG, Pa.—American International Group Inc. must pay state regulators $146.5 million by the end of June to settle 2006 allegations that its insurers underreported workers compensation premiums over several decades.

Out-of-network doctor's report admissible evidence in workers comp case: Court

Published May 31, 2012 CST

A report from a doctor who is not part of an employer's workers compensation medical network is admissible as evidence for determining benefits, a California appellate court ruled.

Employee's coffee-break injury not compensable: Court

Published May 31, 2012 CST

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that workers compensation benefits should be denied for a Missouri woman who twisted her ankle while making a pot of coffee for herself and her coworkers.

Employee's off-duty car-crash injuries compensable: Court

Published May 29, 2012 CST

FRANKFORT, Ky.—The Kentucky Supreme Court says workers compensation benefits should be paid to a horse groomer who was injured in a car accident, even though his employer said the man was off-duty when the crash occurred.

Opioid death liability falling on employers

Published May 20, 2012 CST

Several state appellate courts have held that employers and insurers are financially accountable for overdose deaths tied to opioid pain medications prescribed for injured workers, raising concerns that more such rulings could follow.

Property/casualty insurance rates up 3% in April: MarketScout

Published May 04, 2012 CST

The composite rate for commercial property/casualty and professional lines coverage increased an average of 3% in April 2012 compared with the same month a year ago, MarketScout said Friday.

Workers comp payers backing cognitive behavioral therapy

Published April 15, 2012 CST

Some prominent workers compensation payers are taking an unusual step: actively recommending cognitive behavioral therapy for claimants who suffer from chronic pain and psychosocial issues that are hindering their recovery.