Quote of the day
"That's why I ordered a revamp of the X-mod system, because employers should understand the impact of having fewer workplace injuries on their workers' compensation costs."
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner
Publius LXXVII: Steve Poizner Is No John Garamendi
It must be getting awfully cold in Purgatory these days as Publius compares former Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi’s handling of the issues at State Fund to current Commissioner Steve Poizner’s. Garamendi is getting a far better review. All subscribers can click here to read this important commentary.
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CompWest Acquisition Caught Up in Michigan AG Suit
Michigan’s Attorney General is suing Blue Cross Blue Shield for alleged funding illegalities in connection with its subsidiary Accident Fund. What is the suit asking for and what might this mean for CompWest Insurance Company? Find out by clicking here.
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Poizner Stumps on Workers’ Comp Record
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner recently touted the changes he has ordered for the workers’ comp industry to employer representatives in Long Beach. Find out what he thinks about rates and X-mods and what’s next on his agenda; click here.
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How Many Workers Are Being Injured?
Projections for workers’ comp costs are based in part on the reported experience of California employers. If those reports can’t be trusted, what does it mean for the system at large? Premium subscribers can find out by clicking here.
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CIGA Reports to the Legislature
After getting dinged by an independent auditor and some of its own board members, CIGA is now reporting back to the Legislature. Is it making any progress? What lies ahead? Premium subscribers can find out what CIGA is doing to improve operations, and what the critics think, by clicking here.
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X-Mod Changes Are Coming
An industry task force has created a laundry list of updates for the state’s out-of-date experience rating system. What will be the lasting impact of the changes if they’re ultimately adopted by the commissioner? Find out in the current edition of Workers’ Comp Executive.
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Treatment Guidelines Open For Debate
The Division of Workers’ Compensation is breaking from the past as it moves to adopt treatment guidelines for chronic pain, elbow injuries and post-surgical recovery. Find out how these guidelines differ from their predecessors in this edition of Workers’ Comp Executive.
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Opioids Impact Recovery
A new study raises questions about the appropriate use of opioids, while the state considers new treatment guidelines for chronic pain, elbow injuries and post-surgical rehab. Find out inside this issue of Workers’ Comp Executive.
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CCWC Conference Provides Tips & Techniques
Employers and carriers packed sessions at the CCWC conference on FEHA liability, return-to-work programs and fraud fighting. Find out what they learned, in this issue of Workers’ Comp Executive.
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Few Comments on EAMS Regulations
DWC’s go-live date for the EAMS system is barely a month away. Will the regulations implementing the program be ready in time? Find out inside this issue of Workers’ Comp Executive.
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CIGA Gets Funds From Cal-Comp, Fremont
The CLO recovered millions more from the estates of three insolvent carriers, while a law firm is seeking millions from a handful of carriers in a new class action lawsuit. Find out how much money might be changing hands, in this edition of Roundup.
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