Quote of the day
"We've committed to continuing the functionality. I don't know how many more ways I can say that, but to say that when we go live on August 25th the functionality will be there."
Carrie Nevans, administrative director, Division of Workers' Compensation
CIGA Sunshine Bill
A bill requiring open meetings of the CIGA board passed the policy committee last week, but will that be enough to quell legislative calls for more oversight of the association’s management and business practices? And what role does Insurance Commissioner Poizner play in this debate? Premium subscribers can read all about it here. Workers’ Comp Executive
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Is the Rate Roller-Coaster Over?
No rate increases were filed for July, but what does that bode for January 2009? Find out in the current edition of Workers’ Comp Executive.
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Back to the Dark Ages?
Will DWC’s adoption of a new $36 million Electronic Adjudicatory Management System stop the free flow of electrons between Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and those in the industry? Many fear that it will, but the division says not to worry. Should you worry? Premium subscribers can read all about it right here. Workers’ Comp Executive
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WCAB Commissioners Confirmed
Two members of the Workers’ Comp Appeals Board were reconfirmed. A third is pending. Opposition was rumored, but the threats from applicant attorneys were quieted in the end. Read it here. Workers’ Comp Executive
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Assembly Bills Begin the Rounds
Some weighty workers’ comp issues are still on the minds of stakeholders. And only legislation will fix the problems. Premium subscribers can find out right here what bills passed out of committee, in what form, and what they’ll do—all in the current edition of Workers’ Comp Executive.
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Double-Dipping
When workers have concurrent injuries that result in temporary disability, should they be allowed to collect on both cases at once? And when should the benefit period begin and end? An appeals court weighs in on this case of first impression that could impact employers’ X-Mods. Premium subscribers can get the lowdown right here. Workers’ Comp Executive
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Injury Frequency Declines
Statewide data show a downward trend in the frequency of workplace injury and illness, but why is the frequency so much lower for small employers? Premium subscribers can find out right here the percentage of employees who are injured each year. Workers’ Comp Executive
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