Back to Claims School Medication can play an important role in recovery after a workplace injury. It may reduce pain, support sleep, control inflammation, address nerve symptoms, or help an employee participate more fully in […]

Around the States Settlement Agreements • Approval Requirements • Medical Benefits • Lump-Sum Payments Current reference: September 2026 Workers' compensation settlements can take many forms. Depending on the jurisdiction and claim circumstances, a settlement may […]

Back to Claims School Pete Brefczynski, CPCU, AAI, AAI-M, ACS, AIC, AIC-M, AIM, AINS, AIO, AIS, ARe, ARM, ARM-P, AU, AU-M, SCLA, SPPA, has built a career by following opportunities to learn how organizations work […]

Around the States Who chooses the treating physician, when can the worker change physicians, and how much control does the employer/carrier have? Current reference: September 2026 Workers' compensation systems take markedly different approaches to medical-provider […]

Around the States Temporary Disability / Wage-Loss Benefits Current reference: September 2026 Workers' compensation waiting periods determine when an injured worker becomes eligible to receive temporary disability or wage-loss benefits after a work-related injury. The […]

Back to Claims School Recovery becomes visible through what a person can do. An injured employee may attend every scheduled appointment while continuing to struggle with lifting, walking, concentration, endurance, or confidence in movement. Those […]

Back to Claims School Stephanie Neuenfeldt, MBA, CPCU, ACP, SCLA, AINS, AIC, has spent 20 years building a career around the people and processes that shape workers’ compensation outcomes. She serves as Regional Workers’ Compensation […]

Back to Claims School A medical report can contain familiar words and still leave the claims professional with important questions. The diagnosis may be listed while the connection to the reported injury remains unclear. Restrictions […]