Boca Raton, FL – The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently announced the full agenda (PDF) for its Annual Issues Symposium (AIS) 2021 is now available. Held on May 11–12, 2021, this year’s symposium will deliver a one-of-a-kind virtual experience offering data-driven insights for a changing environment. The theme, Stronger Together, highlights the strength… [Read more]
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NCCI Releases New Brief with Early Look at Residual Market and COVID-19
Boca Raton, FL – NCCI recently released a new Insights research brief delivering an early look at the workers’ comp Residual Market and Covid-19, which focuses on potential COVID-19-related impacts to the NCCI-managed Residual Market Pools. The Mix of Policies in the Residual Market Did the share of small residual market policies change during 2020?… [Read more]
CHSWC Releases 2020 Annual Reports on CA Systems and WOSHTEP Program
Oakland, CA – The Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) recently released two annual reports, one for the Commission’s work and one for the Worker Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Program (WOSHTEP). CHWSWC 2020 Annual Report CHSWC’s 2020 annual report, the Commission’s 26th, presents information about the health and safety… [Read more]
NCCI Releases 2021 Legislative Trends: Issues to Watch & COVID-19 Court Cases Update
Boca Raton, FL – NCCI recently released a new Insights brief, 2021 Legislative Trends: Top Issues to Watch, which covers legislative activity that could impact the workers compensation system. NCCI monitors legislative activity that could impact the workers compensation system and notes that 2021 is already shaping up to be a busy legislative season. The… [Read more]
CWCI Study Examines California Workers’ Comp Pharmaceutical Trends
Oakland, CA – A California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) study recently found that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) now account for more than a third of all drugs dispensed to injured workers in California, triple the proportion noted for opioids. The study also reveals that although most NSAIDs that are used are inexpensive, and utilization has been… [Read more]
Mitchell Releases Q1 2021 Industry Trends Report
San Diego, CA – Mitchell recently released its first quarter Industry Trends Report for 2021. The report shares important data-driven trends impacting the property and casualty industry, along with expert insights, opinions and guidance that can help businesses navigate this year’s new environment. A year after the COVID crisis abruptly upended life around the world,… [Read more]
NCCI Releases New Brief on 2021 Medicare Fee Schedules and Workers’ Comp
Boca Raton, FL – NCCI recently released a new brief on 2021 Medicare Fee Schedules and Workers Compensation. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) made significant changes to reimbursement rules and rates for medical services in 2021 that will likely impact workers compensation (WC) fee schedules, with some already in effect. The brief… [Read more]
NCCI Releases Insights Brief on Latest Trends in Worker Demographics
Boca Raton, FL – NCCI recently announced the release of its new Insights brief highlighting current and projected demographic patterns in employment, as well as data on injury frequency and time away from work. Because work injury experience differs between different types of workers, demographic changes are important to workers compensation. Key Takeaways The US… [Read more]
CA WCIRB Submits September 1, 2021 Regulatory Filing
Oakland, CA – The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) recently submitted a September 1, 2021 Regulatory Filing to the California Insurance Commissioner. The filing contains the following proposals: Amendments to the California Workers’ Compensation Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan—1995 (USRP), including amendments to the Standard Classification System. These amendments are proposed to be… [Read more]
NCCI Releases Insights Brief on Traumatic Brain Injuries in Workers’ Comp
Boca Raton, FL – NCCI recently released a new Insights research brief that examines Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) in Workers’ Compensation and their associated medical services and costs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a significant cause of disability and death in the United States. A TBI… [Read more]