Quote of the day
"The employer may face jail time, but in the meantime, what happens to the employer? They're still fired, and there is nothing in the code that says they get their job back."
Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, on the possible consequences of whistleblowing.
Physician Fee Schedule Overhaul
Changes to the Division of Workers’ Compensation Physician Fee Schedule are imminent, but a debacle is possible. Premium subscribers can find out the upshot of the conversations and who is involved in the overhaul by clicking here or reading it in the current print edition. Workers’ Comp Executive
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QME’s Medical-Legal Evaluations in Danger?
Qualified medical examiners’ ranks are thinning, putting medical-legal evaluations at risk. Premium subscribers can learn why there’s a shortage, how much the fees are changing and what DWC is doing about it. Just click here or read the current print edition. Workers’ Comp Executive
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Whistleblowers Face Retaliation
Whistleblowing is rife in the insurance industry, according to a new survey. State Fund has had 100 instances in the past few months. But there are dangers in whistleblowing, and they are large. Find out the experts’ do’s and don’ts. This is free content in the public interest so anyone can read it by clicking here. Workers’ Comp Executive
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California Has Its Advantage
A new carrier has stepped into California’s workers’ compensation arena. Can the underwriting philosophy of this newcomer succeed in the face of such tremendous competition, or is it simply too late in the game to support a new player? Find out what Advantage is and where it came from (it’s not what you may think). If you’re a premium subscriber, you can click right here and if not—you won’t know. Workers’ Comp Executive
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Keeping Injured Employers Active
A fresh approach to accommodating injured workers – without letting them loaf on the couch – is receiving praise from employers across the state who say it reduces costs. Premium subscribers can click here to read the article. Workers’ Comp Executive
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1 Analyst, 4 Brokers Discuss Workers’ Comp Commissions & Rates
Policyholders may be feasting but brokers are fasting. Will workers’ comp pricing continue on, what commissions are being paid by which carriers? Find out what the root causes of the situation on the street are how long it will last? Paid subscribers can click right here to find out or read it in the print edition of Workers’ Comp Executive.
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Sting Nets Unlicensed Contractors in Monterey
The Contractors State License Board warns homeowners to be on the lookout for home improvement fraud after a sting in Monterey County finds a number of unlicensed contractors, which seldom have workers’ compensation insurance. KSBW-TV (Salinas)
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California City to Establish Workers’ Comp Reserve Fund
The city council of California City approves a series of financial policies intended to guide local government and provide reports to the public. The plan includes reserve accounts for workers’ compensation, liability insurance, and retiree medical payments, among others. By Allison Gatlin, Antelope Valley Press
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