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Georgia's State Board of Workers’ Compensation has established requirements governing the use of generative AI in briefs, motions and other written submissions. Attorneys and unrepresented parties using AI for drafting, editing, reviewing or checking filings must disclose that use and certify that they independently reviewed the document and verified…
- Insurance
New York State employers are required to provide workers’ compensation, disability, and Paid Family Leave benefit coverage to their employees.
Under the Workers’ Compensation Law of New York State (WCL)
Article 4 §50 states that one way in which employers may provide workers’ compensation coverage is by applying to become an approved self-insured employer in New York
Article 9 §211 states that one way in which employers may provide disability and Paid Family Leave benefits coverage is by applying to become an approved self-insured employer in New York
Under the Workers’ Compensation Law of New York State (WCL)
Article 4 §50 states that one way in which employers may provide workers’ compensation coverage is by applying to become an approved self-insured employer in New York
Article 9 §211 states that one way in which employers may provide disability and Paid Family Leave benefits coverage is by applying to become an approved self-insured employer in New York
- Legislative & Regulatory
Texas DWC has active rulemaking involving its return-to-work guidelines and rules governing maximum medical improvement and permanent impairment evaluations. Texas has a public hearing on the return-to-work proposal scheduled for August 24.
- Medical
IAIABC is highlighting concerns that broad state PBM-reform laws designed primarily for group health insurance can unintentionally capture workers’ compensation pharmacy programs. Issues include conflicting reimbursement requirements and potential effects on injured-worker access to medications.
- Workers’ Compensation
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC) is upgrading its claims intake and management process. The DOWC is building a new web-based application called CoComp, in partnership with CapTech Consulting. CoComp aims to make managing workers' compensation claims in Colorado easier and clearer. It will offer a simple, transparent platform for all claims-related activities.
Carriers, Third-Party Administrators (TPAs), and self-insured employers will gain limited access to CoComp on July 20, 2026. All other external stakeholders will gain access between late 2027 and early 2028. Information, training, and resources for all other external stakeholders will be shared in the future.
Carriers, Third-Party Administrators (TPAs), and self-insured employers will gain limited access to CoComp on July 20, 2026. All other external stakeholders will gain access between late 2027 and early 2028. Information, training, and resources for all other external stakeholders will be shared in the future.
- Insurance
A Florida workers’ compensation ruling gives carriers a stronger basis to deny payment for some physician-dispensed medications, potentially reducing reimbursement disputes and improving control over prescription costs. The decision could also prompt a legislative response in Florida.
- OSHA
Safe & Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. This year Safe & Sound Week will provide resources and activities for businesses on safety and health recognition.
Maryland: Legislation is being proposed that would broaden the pool of professionals who can assess permanent impairments in Workers’ Compensation claims.