Raleigh, NC – North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey recently announced that Lori Gorman has been selected as the new Deputy Commissioner of The Captive Insurance Company Division. “Lori has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the financial oversight that will complement the Captive Insurance Company Division,” Commissioner Causey said. “Her calm and personable demeanor will… [Read more]
Legislative & Regulatory News
CA WCIRB Submits September 1, 2022 Regulatory Filing
Oakland, CA – The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) recently submitted a September 1, 2022 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 become… [Read more]
Ohio BWC Board of Directors Approve 10% Rate Reduction for Private Employers
Columbus, OH – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Administrator Stephanie McCloud recently announced that Ohio’s private employers will pay nearly $106 million less in workers’ compensation premiums in the next fiscal year due to a 10% rate reduction approved by the BWC Board of Directors. This marks the fourth straight… [Read more]
KY Gov Justice Announces Elimination of Workers’ Compensation Old Fund Deficit
Charleston, WV – In his 2022 State of the State address Gov. Jim Justice recently announced that the deficit that has hindered the West Virginia Workers’ Compensation Old Fund for decades has now been completely eliminated. The Workers’ Compensation Old Fund, which in 2005 had racked up a deficit of $3.5 billion, now has a… [Read more]
TDI-DWC Announces 2021 Provider Performance Based Oversight Results
Austin, TX – The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has released the 2021 Health Care Provider Performance Based Oversight (PBO) assessment. For 2021, health care providers were assessed on their performance in one of two categories: DWC Form-069, Report of Medical Evaluation category; and DWC Form-073, Work Status Report category. This was the first… [Read more]
CA CHSWC Commissioner Roxborough Reappointed by Speaker of the Assembly
Oakland, CA – The California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) announces the reappointment of Nicholas Roxborough to the Commission. Speaker of the Assembly Anthony Rendon reappointed Roxborough as an employer representative to serve on the Commission through December 31, 2025. Roxborough is the co-managing partner of Roxborough, Pomerance, Nye & Adreani,… [Read more]
MN Gov Walz Signs Bill Extending Frontline Worker COVID Presumption
St. Paul, MN – Governor Tim Walz recently signed into law H.F. 1203, which extends workers’ compensation benefits to frontline workers who contract COVID-19 on the job. H.F. 1203 is the first bill passed in Minnesota’s 2022 legislative session. “Every day throughout this pandemic, frontline workers have protected us and have saved lives,” said Governor… [Read more]
Ohio BWC Board of Directors Consider Another Rate Reduction for Private Employers
Columbus, OH – Ohio’s private employers would pay nearly $106 million less in premiums Compensation next fiscal year due to a 10% rate reduction recently proposed to the agency’s Board of Directors. If approved, this reduction would be the fourth straight reduction since Governor DeWine took office in 2019. “At the request of Governor DeWine,… [Read more]
OR Ombudsman for Injured Workers to Change Name, Add Workplace Safety
Salem, OR – The State of Oregon’s independent advocate to help injured workers navigate the workers’ compensation system is changing its name and adding workplace safety and health as part of its services. The Ombudsman for Injured Workers is now the Ombuds Office for Oregon Workers. It has expanded its role to also help workers… [Read more]
NY Governor, WCB Announce New Resources for Workers with Long-Haul COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claims
Albany, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that New York State is offering new, online educational opportunities to help workers who believe they contracted COVID-19 due to an exposure at work, especially those suffering from ongoing long-haul symptoms. A new series of webinars – offered through the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board –… [Read more]