19 Sep Workers compensation claim frequency continues to decline: NCCI

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Workers compensation claim frequency continued declining during 2012, after the Great Recession, which may have driven a 2010 frequency spike...

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16 Sep Legislators consider workers’ comp changes

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The price discrepancy, reported in a recent study of medical payments in Wisconsin, is fueling discussion about the cost to businesses of workers’ comp insurance. Read more...

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11 Sep Employers: Know Your Work Comp Claims – Or Else!

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In comp claims, there is no substitute for knowledge of the facts. Not just the underlying facts about the injury, but the facts about how the claim is being handled....

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03 Sep Can a Worker Claim Workers’ Comp Benefits Long After an Accident?

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Workers' comp claims must be filed directly after a work-related injury occurs, right? Wrong, says one state court....

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28 Aug AMA Reclassification of ‘Obesity’ Could Prove Costly for Workers’ Comp Insurers

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Workers' compensation costs for employers could rise steeply as a result of a decision by the American Medical Association to reclassify obesity as a treatable disease, a new report contends....

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09 Aug Injured Workers Hire Attorneys Due To Lack of Employer Communication

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Employers often overlook one of the simplest ways to control claim cost – staying in touch with the injured employee. Read more...

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03 Jul Summertime and Questionable Workers Compensation Claims

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What can you do to remain proactive on these claims and expose the “questionable” claims without incurring claim dollars and expense?...

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27 Jun Detailed protocols can help reduce workers comp costs: SHRM speaker

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How to make sure your workers comp costs aren't breaking the bank with protocols that cover all steps of the process. ...

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25 Jun Understanding Foreign Voluntary Workers’ Comp Policies

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When people travel to foreign countries, they face any number of potential health risks. While travel to lesser-developed parts of the world may involve increased risk of illness or accidents, business travelers can become injured or sick even in major Western countries....

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13 Jun A Drug-Free Workplace Helps Your Company And Your Workers Comp

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Having a drug-free workplace is an important step in reducing workers comp costs. Employees using drugs or under the influence of alcohol are more likely to have accidents and make mistakes. ...

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