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Paying Workers Comp Benefits Late – Five Ways It Can Cost You
Paying Workers Comp Benefits Late – Five Ways It Can Cost You

Paying Workers Comp benefits late can cause a claims adjuster or staff many headaches that quickly can avoid many problems in the future.  Many states have rules on the books that penalize slow payers for […]
(Most) Private Insurers Aren't Controlling Costs
(Most) Private Insurers Aren't Controlling Costs

The prices private insurers have paid to hospitals and physicians have increased much faster than prices paid by Medicare and Medicaid. And it’s not because providers are cost-shifting. Those are the main takeaways from a […]
A Final Rule on Medicare Secondary Payer and Civil Monetary Penalties up to $1000 per day/per claim is Just 1 Year Away: Is Your Claims Organization Prepared?
A Final Rule on Medicare Secondary Payer and Civil Monetary Penalties up to $1000 per day/per claim is Just 1 Year Away: Is Your Claims Organization Prepared?

On February 18, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding scenarios in which Civil Monetary Penalties (CMPs) for noncompliance with MMSEA Section 111 reporting could […]
US DOL Proposes $145K in Fines After Worker Suffers Fatal Injury at Chicago-Area Pizza Manufacturer
US DOL Proposes $145K in Fines After Worker Suffers Fatal Injury at Chicago-Area Pizza Manufacturer

Crest Hill, IL (WorkersCompensation.com) - A 42-year-old employee of a Crest Hill frozen-pizza manufacturer suffered a fatal injury while cleaning a machine on July 20, 2021. An inspection by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational […]
Pomp’s Tire Service Cited After Worker Suffers Fatal Trauma While Attempting to Mount Tire on Rim
Pomp’s Tire Service Cited After Worker Suffers Fatal Trauma While Attempting to Mount Tire on Rim

Abbotsford, WI (WorkersCompensation.com) - At the Abbotsford location of a popular Midwest tire sales-and-service provider, a worker mounting a new tire sustained fatal injuries after the tire came loose and struck him on July 28, […]
Shoulder Injury At Work? You Must Know This
Shoulder Injury At Work? You Must Know This

By far the number one question we get from injured Illinois workers is, “What is my case worth?”  That makes sense. If you are missing time from work, it can greatly impact your life financially. […]
NJ Vaccine Mandate Imposed for Health Care Workers and Others
NJ Vaccine Mandate Imposed for Health Care Workers and Others

NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 283, requiring covered workers at health care facilities and high-risk congregate settings to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including having received a booster dose. […]
Montana State Fund President & CEO Announces Retirement
Montana State Fund President & CEO Announces Retirement

Helena, MT (WorkersCompensation.com) - Montana State Fund (MSF) President and CEO, Laurence Hubbard, recently announced his retirement after nineteen years in the position and more than 30 years with the company. “Montana State Fund’s success […]