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VA: Two Commission Judiciary Members Recognized for Induction Into The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers
VA: Two Commission Judiciary Members Recognized for Induction Into The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Richmond, VA (WorkersCompensation.com) - On March 5th, 2022, the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission's Deputy Commissioner Lynne M. Ferris (pictured left) and Deputy Commissioner Jimese Pendergraft Sherrill (pictured below) were recognized for their induction as Fellows […]
CHSWC Releases 2021 Annual Reports on California’s Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation Systems and WOSHTEP Program
CHSWC Releases 2021 Annual Reports on California’s Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation Systems and WOSHTEP Program

Oakland, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) - The Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation (CHSWC) has released two annual reports, one for the Commission’s work and one for the Worker Occupational Safety and Health Training and […]
CWCI Study Finds Sharp Decline in California Workers' Comp Independent Medical Reviews
CWCI Study Finds Sharp Decline in California Workers' Comp Independent Medical Reviews

Oakland, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – A California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) study on the Independent Medical Review (IMR) process used to resolve workers’ comp medical disputes shows that the number of IMR decision letters hit an […]
A MORE Effective Treatment for Chronic Pain and Opioid Misuse?
A MORE Effective Treatment for Chronic Pain and Opioid Misuse?

Opioid Misuse  During a 12-month period ending in April 2021, 100,306 deaths in the United States were caused by drug overdose. This represents a 28.5% increase from the same period the year before. In the […]
Centre for Neuro Skills California Facilities Awarded a Three-Year Accreditation by CARF International
Centre for Neuro Skills California Facilities Awarded a Three-Year Accreditation by CARF International

Bakersfield, CA. (WorkersCompensation.com) – Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS), a premier provider of treatment for traumatic and acquired brain injury, announced that its California facilities have been accredited for a period of three years by CARF International (formerly Commission […]
Pinnacol Assurance Distributes $50M in General Dividends to More Than 51,000 Colorado Companies
Pinnacol Assurance Distributes $50M in General Dividends to More Than 51,000 Colorado Companies

Denver, CO (WorkersCompensation.com) - For the seventh consecutive year, Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation insurer, is distributing general dividend checks to its customers. This year’s dividend totals $50 million. Pinnacol has also lowered premium […]
NS: Changes Expand Presumptive Cancer Coverage for Firefighters
NS: Changes Expand Presumptive Cancer Coverage for Firefighters

Halifax, NS (WorkersCompensation.com) - The government announced changes to regulations to further protect firefighters, both career and volunteer, from risks they face protecting Nova Scotians. The number of cancers with presumptive benefits has been expanded […]
Ontario to Grant Benefits to Miners Who Developed Parkinson's After Inhaling McIntyre Powder
Ontario to Grant Benefits to Miners Who Developed Parkinson's After Inhaling McIntyre Powder

Toronto — A recent decision by Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to formally recognize Parkinson’s disease as an occupational disorder linked to exposure to McIntyre Powder guarantees provincial compensation benefits to workers and their […]