Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau (NJCRIB) recently announced that it has submitted a filing to the Department of Banking and Insurance seeking a 1.3% reduction in the overall workers’ compensation premium and rate level effective January 1, 2027. The proposed revision is based upon the most recent experience and… [Read more]
Legislative & Regulatory News
TDI-DWC Publishes 2027 Health Care Provider PBO Assessment Plan
Austin, TX – The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC) recently announced that it has published the 2027 Health Care Provider Performance-Based Oversight Assessment Plan. The DWC regularly evaluates the performance of workers’ compensation health care providers (providers) in selected areas of compliance through Performance Based Oversight assessments. See Texas Labor Code… [Read more]
TDI-DWC Finalizes Topical Analgesic Plan-Based Audit Plan
Austin, TX – On July 23, 2026, the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) pursued and received constructive input from workers’ compensation system participants on the Topical Analgesic Audit Plan (Audit Plan). DWC noted its appreciation for the input, and carefully considered and discussed all comments. The plan-based audit was approved with… [Read more]
WA L&I Proposing 4.9% Workers’ Comp Rate Increase
Tumwater, WA – The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) recently announced that it is proposing a 4.9 percent increase in the average hourly rate employers and workers pay for workers’ compensation insurance in 2027. If adopted, the proposed increase would raise the cost of coverage by about $1.44 a week per full-time… [Read more]
NCCI Releases 2026 Legislative & Regulatory Trends Report
Boca Raton, FL – NCCI recently released its 2026 Legislative and Regulatory Trends report, which provides an overview of some of the legislative activity shaping the workers compensation landscape this year, with countrywide, regional, and individual state trends as of July 31, 2026. NCCI reviews several thousand bills and regulations each year to identify legislation… [Read more]
NH Workers’ Compensation Loss Costs Decline for 15th Consecutive Year
Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID) recently announced that it has approved a filing by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) reducing voluntary workers’ compensation loss costs by an average of 2.9 percent for 2027. Assigned risk rates will also decrease by an average of 3.4 percent. The approval marks the… [Read more]
State of Oregon State of Oregon Proposes Workers’ Compensation Rates for 2027
Salem, OR – The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) recently released a proposal that will see Oregon employers will pay 92 cents per $100 of payroll for workers’ compensation coverage in 2027. The rate would be the second lowest on record. The pure premium rate would increase by an average 2.1 percent… [Read more]
CA Governor Newsom Appoints Richardson DWC Administrative Director
Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced that Nicole Richardson of San Ramon has been appointed Administrative Director of the Division of Workers Compensation at the Department of Industrial Relations. Richardson has been Chief Counsel of the Division of Workers Compensation at the Department of Industrial Relations since 2026. She was Staff Counsel IV… [Read more]
NCCI Announces Planned Retirement of Mark Mileusnic, Search for Successor
Boca Raton, FL – The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently announced that Mark Mileusnic, Chief External Relations Officer, plans to retire in the first quarter of 2027, following a distinguished career serving the workers compensation industry. Mileusnic has played a central role at NCCI in strengthening relationships with carriers, regulators, and industry stakeholders.… [Read more]
Ohio Gov. DeWine & BWC Announce Approval of $1 Billion Employer Dividend
Columbus, OH – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently applauded the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors for approving his request to issue a $1 billion dividend to Ohio employers. This dividend brings the total amount sent to private and public employers to $10.2 billion during the DeWine administration. Employers have now been… [Read more]