Workers Compensation Highlights January 13, 2010

When impairment is assessed at maximal medical improvement (MMI), it is turned into a "rating" that is translated into permanent disability payments to injured workers.

A workers' compensation policy statement defines your company's intent to control workers' compensation costs.

Barriers To Integrated Disability Management

Move toward integration rather than trying to alter difficult cultural structure within organization.

U.S. vs. Stricker Medicare Interests Secondary Payer Statute and Liability Settlements

CMS asserts recovery rights; gives clues to their interpretation of MSP rights in liability.

Seven Ways to Measure Your Workers Compensation Program Implementation

Monitoring is critical for continued cost control. Once you have built a program lowering compensation costs, you want to maintain control.

How Knowing Your Correct Job Classification Codes Can Save An Employer Money

Double-check to make sure you Job Classification Codes are Accurate.

Multi-State Workers Compensation Programs
The risk manager who only has to deal with the workers' compensation laws of one state is lucky.

New York Taxi Company Owner Parked with Workers Comp Fraud Charges

The owner of the Yellow Taxi Company of Syracuse is facing workers' compensation fraud charges for allegedly using the name of a retired senior citizen to apply for insurance.

State of Washington Workers Compensation Fraud Fighting Efforts Bring in $128 Million

$128 million gained in Washington state's fight against workers' compensation fraud.

Is Injured Employee Allowed to Tell Jury He Was Not Collecting Workers Compensation

May Massachusetts worker tell jury he must repay employer's workers' compensation outlay?

California Woman Ordered to Repay $244,400 Received Fraudulently California Woman Ordered to Repay $244,400 Received Fraudulently

It's a good idea to try to be satisfied with workers' compensation benefits one is legally entitled to.

Early Arrival at Workplace Nixes Workers Comp Claim Early Arrival at Workplace Nixes Workers Comp Claim

Arrival at work site VERY early might nix work comp claim for injuries arising from assault.

In 23 Year Old Claim Disc Jockey at Strip Club Stripped of Workers Comp Benefits in New York "Secret" disc jockey charged with wrongfully receiving nearly $47,000 in work comp benefits.