Editor's Forum

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features California State Fund’s announcement it has started accepting applications for its $50 million Returning California to Work COVID-19 Safety Protocol Fund. The fund will help policyholders implement new safety measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 as California’s stay-at-home orders are lifted. The fund was designed specifically for businesses who… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Covid’s impact on workers’ comp – initial Survey results Managed Care Matters COVID-19 Will Hit Workers’ Comp as Hard as Any Line Risk & Insurance U.S. Employers Shying Away From Using Coronavirus ‘Immunity’ Tests in Reopening Insurance Journal Editor’s… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the California WCIRB’s release of its latest evaluation of the cost Impact of Governor Newsom’s executive order on rebuttable presumption for California COVID-19 workers’ compensation claims. The WCIRB estimated the cost of claims filed as a result of the order ranges from $0.6-2.0 billion with a mid-range estimate of $1.2… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Telemedicine’s Fine, But What Happens When Injured Workers Don’t Have Access During a Pandemic? Risk & Insurance Hey legislators…don’t do stupid stuff Managed Care Matters Injured Workers with Chronic Pain Need Special Attention During COVID-19 ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links… [Read more]

In today’s issue of WorkCompRecap we announce a new leader, and the publishing of their new post in WorkCompWire’s exclusive “Leaders Speak” section, which features leaders from the Workers’ Compensation Industry, and focuses on issues that are timely, relevant, and thought provoking. Are you ready?? Find out who our new featured leader is right now… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap finishes up the week with a COVID-19 update from CWCI, who recently released a whitepaper examining the historic role of workers’ comp presumptions, current and proposed COVID-19 presumptions, and results of a survey detailing characteristics and outcomes of initial COVID-19 claims. CWCI surveyed 28 insurer and self-insured members that encompassed 1,077… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. 7 Mental Health Myths — and Why They Matter in Workers’ Comp Risk & Insurance Hospitals and medical practices are losing billions. Managed Care Matters COVID 19: Returning to Work State Fund Blog Editor’s Note: These links lead to… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of the 12th edition of WCRI’s free Medical Price Index for Workers’ Compensation (MPI-WC), which is focused on providing stakeholders with a tool for monitoring changes in prices paid for medical professional services for injured workers in different states as well as the impact of fee schedule and… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Citing 9/11 Victims Fund, Lawmakers Eye U.S. Compensation Pool For COVID-19 Workers Insurance Journal Riding the Gray Wave: How Ergonomics Can Help You Master Workplace Safety for Older Workers Risk & Insurance 5 Ways to Keep Your TPA Relationship Running… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new report from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) that found the volume of Independent Medical Review (IMR) determination letters in the state fell significantly, fueled by a sharp decline in prescription drug disputes. CWCI noted that state lawmakers expected IMR volume would decline over time… [Read more]