Insurance Rates Climb, Workers Comp Falls in July
Commercial insurance rates rose for most lines last month, but Workers Comp was the only major line that saw a decrease.
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Commercial Renewal Rate Hikes Ease Up in January
Most major commercial lines saw monthly increases in average renewal rates in January, except for workers compensation, but the pace of the rate hikes slowed, according to a recent report.
Read moreBill Requires Blood Tests for Workers Comp Benefits
A West Virginia bill introduced Wednesday would prevent workers determined to have been intoxicated during a workplace injury from collecting workers compensation.
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State Medical Plans Push Injured Workers to ER
Emergency room visits by injured workers showed “substantial variation” across 28 states, even for the same injuries, calling into question whether some state programs push the more expensive care at the onset of an injury.
Read moreFarm, Construction Worker Injuries Increase with Heat
An Oregon State University study found an association with increasing temperatures and increased rates of injury claims that were more pronounced among workers in the agricultural and construction sectors.
Read moreSurgeon Accepted $3.3 Million in Injured Worker Kickbacks
Federal prosecutors announced that a neurosurgeon pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and admitted receiving about $3.3 million in kickbacks to perform spinal surgeries.
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States Debate Marijuana in Context of Work Comp
Courts and lawmakers are facing questions about whether workers’ comp should cover medical marijuana and whether a positive test for marijuana changes an employers’ responsibility to pay for workplace injuries.
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