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California Vocational School Owner Charged With Fraud in Workers’ Comp Scheme

Insurance Journal

The owner of a Fresno, California-based for-profit vocational school was charged with engaging in fraudulent billing practices related to workers’ compensation. Paul Steve Ramirez, 59, was charged with 11 felony counts, including insurance fraud. The fraudulent insurance claims could reach …

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D.A. Says Former California Police Officer on Workers’ Comp Went to Festival, Skied

Insurance Journal

A former Westminster, California, police officer and her stepfather were charged in a large-scale workers’ compensation fraud case after an investigation revealed the officer collected more than $600,000 in disability payments while reportedly engaging in physically strenuous activities. Nicole Brown, …

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Eleven Considerations for Selecting Your Workers’ Comp Company Doctor

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Efficient Communication of Medical Records Communication is critical, especially when it comes to sharing medical records with insurance claims adjusters or your company. He is co-author of the #1 selling comprehensive training guide “Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Workers’ Comp Costs: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%.”

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What Is A Home Insurance Deductible?

Simply Insurance

What Is A Home Insurance Deductible? Think of a deductible as the amount of money you have to pay before your home insurance company will come in and cover their part. Whenever you file a homeowners insurance claim, you will be responsible for the deductible related to the claim.

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Blog Post: California WC Public Self-Insured Paid and Incurred Losses Increase Despite Decline in Claim Volume

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At the same time, public self-insured total incurred losses (paid plus reserves for future payments) jumped nearly $150 million to a record $1.69 The summary notes the number of medical-only and indemnity claims filed and the total paid and incurred losses on those claims. billion as average incurred medical rose 14.8%

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Pacific Life Insurance Review | Lowest Rates & Quick Issue!

Simply Insurance

Are There Any Claim Exclusions There are a few exclusions when paying out on a life insurance claim. The exclusions include death from suicide (within the first 2 years of coverage), which is standard for almost all life insurance policies.

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Protective Life Insurance Review | Pros & Cons!

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How Protectives Claims Process Works Protective offers a simple and clear explanation of how to handle a claim on their website. You can call their toll-free number for either annuity or life insurance claims. You can also download the required forms for the claim.