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Washington Dairy Worker Charged in $122K Workers’ Comp Scam

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A Washington farmhand faces felony charges for reportedly stealing more than $122,000 workerscompensation benefits. Efrain Alatorre Camarena was charged with felony theft for allegedly collecting workers comp payments while discreetly working at another dairy farm. A Washington State Department …

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People Moves: Virginia’s Workers’ Comp Commission Names Two Deputy Judges

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The Virginia WorkersCompensation Commission Names Two New Deputy Commissioners The Virginia WorkersCompensation Commission (VWCC) has named two new deputy commissioners, Frederick T. Schubert II and Christopher R. Schubert and Wilson will serve as administrative law judges under …

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Understanding Classification Rules in Workers’ Compensation

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The higher the risk, the higher the workers compensation premium for that classification. These rules are established by rating organizations like the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) in most states, though some states have their own rating bureaus.

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Part 2: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained

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This post is one in a 3-part series: Part 1: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained Part 2: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained Part 3: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained 5. You should consult with your insurance broker, attorney, or qualified professional.

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The Grand Bargain: How Workers’ Comp Became a Win-Win for Employers and Employees

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The workers compensation system may feel like a complex web of insurance premiums, claims adjusters, and legal disputesbut at its core, its rooted in one simple idea: a compromise. Click Link to Access Free PDF Download “Step-By-Step Process To Master Workers Comp In 90 Days” In short, the system wasnt working for anyone.

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Demystifying Evidence-Based Medicine in Workers’ Compensation

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Michael Stack, CEO of Amaxx LLC, is an expert in workers compensation cost containment systems and provides education, training, and consulting to help employers reduce their workers compensation costs by 20% to 50%.

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2 Common Mistakes In Workers’ Comp Doctor Selection

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Consider the case of Jane, a worker who sustained a severe back injury. She was given a list of four medical providers but found that: Two providers did not accept workers compensation patients. One provider accepted workers compensation but was not taking new patients. Are currently accepting new patients.