Proposed accommodations include deferring premium payments, extending grace periods, and waiving late fees and penalties.
Proposed accommodations include deferring premium payments, extending grace periods, and waiving late fees and penalties.
Effective January 1, 2026, this new law applies to injured peace officers and firefighters.
The DWC is accepting public comments on rules that expedite medical benefits and the dispute resolution process until November 24th.
While injured workers can choose any Level I or II provider from the DWC’s panel, employers and insurers may still share preferred or in-house lists.
Considering recent and upcoming changes to the procurement of these services, both states have published bulletins to clarify procedures.
Stakeholders discussed inefficiencies in claim procedures, and regulators will continue to review feedback prior to finalizing recommendations.
There is no timeline for when the system will be back online, requiring various go-arounds for certain claims procedures.
