A bill introduced in Maryland would subject a portion of financial recovery in workers compensation cases to child support arrearages. Senate Bill 71, introduced Wednesday, states that 25% of the net recovery by workers comp claimants would be subject to execution on a judgment for outstanding child support. Net recovery is defined as money that …
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Bills introduced in Virginia on Tuesday would create penalties for workers compensation insurers who fail to make timely payments to injured workers and define what would be considered a repetitive stress occupational injury. H.B. 1966 states that if any payment is not paid within two weeks after it becomes due, there would be added to …
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Two states have introduced bills that would clear red tape for first responders to file workers compensation presumption claims. Virginia lawmakers on Tuesday introduced H.B. 1905, which would create a presumption as to death or disability from back, hip, knee and neck injuries for first responders who have worn a “duty belt” for at least …
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A legislative proposal in Virginia would direct the Department of Labor and Industry to create a working group to study the issue of workplace violence across the state. House Bill 1715, introduced Monday, would direct labor officials to convene a group to study the incidence and effects of workplace violence and suggest ways to mitigate …
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Despite looming economic uncertainty, the workers compensation insurance market’s profitability will likely continue throughout 2023, making for simpler renewals, experts say. The line remains profitable for insurers, and the trend of decreasing rates will likely continue, they say. Wage inflation and other macroeconomic issues, though, could add some pressure to the line. “It’s remaining a …
Lawmakers in New York and Virginia are proposing changes to state law regarding notifications to employees in workers compensation cases. Virginia Senate Bill 1037, introduced Sunday, would require employers to provide notice to covered workers of the right to dispute a claim denial through the state’s Workers’ Compensation Commission. Under the proposal, if an employer …
Indiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a state-funded program to provide unspecified income and mental health services to first responders who have been involved in “a qualified critical incident.” H.B. 1136, introduced Tuesday, would establish the Indiana “first responders mental health wellness fund and program” and would cover those who are diagnosed …
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Lawmakers in Washington state are set to consider expanding the types of physicians that would be able to treat injured workers in the workers compensation system. In addition to adding “osteopathic physician, chiropractor, naturopath, podiatric physician, optometrist, dentist, licensed advanced registered nurse practitioner, physician assistant” to the list, H.B. 1197 proposes adding “psychologist in claims solely …
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Tennessee legislators are proposing amendments to the state’s workers compensation law regarding medical fees reimbursement and attorneys fees. House Bill 82, introduced Monday, would, among other things, enable employees to receive reimbursement for medical expenses in cases in which the employer or workers comp insurer wrongfully fails to reimburse them for any medical expenses in …
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a budget bill Monday that included provisions addressing the increasingly popular topic of reducing injuries among warehouse workers. Pritzker signed S.B. 1720, a budget implementation act for fiscal year 2023 that also creates the Warehouse Safety Standards Task Force. The task force is charged with providing the governor and lawmakers …
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