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How Does Dental Insurance Work and Is It Worth It?

Fringe Benefit Analysts

Most people recognize the importance of maintaining good physical health and having regular physical examinations by medical doctors, but we rarely extend the same consideration to our teeth. According to a 2007 national survey, the average, out-of-pocket dental cost per person was $873 per year. Why Is Dental Health Important?

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WCI 2024 is Upon Us

Florida Workers' Comp

Before 1988, the conference program consisted primarily of presentations of general interest to state regulators, claims adjusters, medical providers and attorneys. The medical community has long played a vital role in the Florida workers' compensation system. The medical courses will continue on a permanent basis.

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Trial Work Periods and Extended Periods of Eligibility

Attorney Charlie Hall

When an employer pays an employee who has “serious medical impairments” more than their services warrant, the disabled worker has received an employer subsidy. [37] 26] If a disabled individual successfully obtains EXR, the individual must complete a 24 month initial reinstatement period in order to obtain another TWP, EPE, and EXR. [27].

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Fiji Employment Law Updates

Global People Strategist

Section 47 has been altered to include deductions from an employee’s wages to adjust and increase their contribution to medical insurance. The Amendment also gives an employer permission, with the employee’s consent, to reduce an employee’s wages by more than 50% for life or medical insurance or towards any medical scheme.

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Issue Commentary: NY Decision Shows That Not All “Misrepresentations” Are Sufficient to Warrant Disqualification from Future Benefits

The Workcomp Writer

Law § 114-a by repeatedly failing to disclose his 2015 injury, thereby intentionally misrepresenting his medical history for the purpose of obtaining benefits. The Board credited claimant’s explanatory testimony and references to the 2015 injury that were contained in multiple medical reports. 4)(a), Fla. The employer appealed.

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State of New Jersey Failed to Address Deficiencies in $96 Million Workers’ Compensation Program

Workers' Compensation

The vendor that manages medical services for injured workers still isn’t adequately monitored. The 2020 audit found medical providers were chronically tardy in submitting medical reports and often did not include an estimated return-to-work date. OSC found that the Division misunderstood its role within state government.

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Why “high deductible” shouldn’t be treated like a dirty word

Benefit Resource Inc.

For example, 55% of employees enrolled in an HDHP checked whether their health plan would cover their care or medication. In 2007, 17.4 According to a recent article from SHRM covering research from the Employees Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), enrollment in an HDHP promotes more conscious health care purchase decisions.