Workers' Comp Executive

State Fund Burned Twice By Alleged Workers’ Comp Cheats

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:36:13 GMT

A husband and wife team are facing charges for allegedly failing to pay $875,000 in workers' comp premiums. State Fund missed this on its audits. What was the alleged scam and how much money was actually involved?

Ethics Report Finds No Judicial Misconduct In 2012

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:31:04 GMT

The California Workers' Compensation Ethics Committee wrapped up its report on its 2012 investigations of complaints against the state's 168 active workers' comp judges. How many judges facing disciplinary action as a result of the complaints filed by injured workers and attorneys on both sides of the aisle?

Workers’ Comp Pharmaceutical Costs Flat In 2012

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:25:50 GMT

New data indicates that opioid usage is continuing to decline in the workers' comp system after years of rampant increases. The industry hasn't erased the problem entirely, but inroads are being made. What's replacing the use of these dangerous drugs and what impact is it having on the bottom line?

Court Sides With Carriers Against NFL Teams – At Least Temporarily

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:21:26 GMT

California is a common workers' comp benefit battleground for former professional athletes and the teams that employed them. Most recently it was the site of a fight between the teams and the insurers that cover them. Who came out on top and what does it mean for future battles?

Satisfaction Rates Up For California’s Workers’ Comp System

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:05:51 GMT

The Division of Workers' Compensation has been remiss in producing an annual medical access study for the workers' comp system, but a new report is out in circulation and the results are surprising. Which way are satisfaction rates heading and what other changes are documented in the new study?

Excess Workers’ Comp Premium Total Declined In 2012

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:38:27 GMT

The major players in California excess workers' comp insurance market are trading places as sources report a continued hardening environment. Who is writing more and who is pulling back?

Insurance Company Innovates: Claims Savings

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:16:12 GMT

This 30 minute video interview features ICW's Paul Zamora and Alliant's Larry Osborne talking about the new ICW plan to same employers big bucks and better serve injured workers. Find out how to access this market.

Draft MPN Regs Could Hinder Effectiveness, Increase Cost Drivers

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:09:53 GMT

The groups operating medical provider networks for employers and workers' comp carriers say draft changes could tie their hands in dealing with troublesome doctors or interpreters. They also warn that the proposals could make nuisance complaints commonplace.

Carriers’ Workers’ Comp Rate Hikes Continue For Mid-Year Renewals

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:50:14 GMT

Several carriers slipped rate filings in before the deadline to take hikes during the upcoming mid-year renewal cycle, while others are looking to get rate later this year. How big of an increase is on the way and which major carriers are taking it? Click here for the details.

80% of California Employers Audited Non Compliant

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:19:36 GMT

State wage and hour investigators conducted some 4,403 inspections of California employers last year and uncovered violations in 80% of the cases. Government only collects 12% of penalties assessed. The real story is here and it's a doozy. Click here to learn what they're doing ....