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How prepared are workers’ compensation systems for COVID-19?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

The “Unknown” occupational disease risk in workers’ compensation When workers’ compensation systems started a century ago, the focus was “industrial accidents”. page U47] Over time, most workers’ compensation systems adapted to include coverage for occupational diseases. This limitation was noted at the time.

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The 1972 Commission Report re 1935

Florida Workers' Comp

The panel at the United States Department of Labor was focused specifically on half of the Grand Bargain, asking " Is the Workers’ Compensation System Serving Injured Workers? ” Law professor Emily Spieler , Northwestern University School of Law was included, as was workers compensation attorney Alan Pierce. 2d 41 (Fla.

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NY Claimant Wins COVID-19 Claim Without Aid of Presumption of Compensability

The Workcomp Writer

Claimant testified that, during this time, he did not attend any social gatherings, did not go to the store or restaurants or use public transportation, and had contact with no individuals outside of work other than his wife and son, with whom he lived. Claimant’s Physician Ties COVID-19 to Workplace; IME Physician Disagrees.

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Are Workers’ Comp Insurers ready for what comes next in the COVID-19 crisis?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Rapid, accurate and consistent decisions will depend on the degree of agility workers’ compensation systems can achieve on these potentially complex cases and constrained operating environments. A special concern: Mental Injuries Workers’ compensation systems routinely accept psychological impacts as a result of injury.

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Can a worker claim workers’ compensation for COVID-19 exposure, illness or quarantine?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

The adjudicative decision for a workers’ compensation claim will become more complex as the risk differential between work and non-work exposures equalize. In either case, the complexity of determining the work-relatedness question can mean extensive investigation, cost and delay in reaching a decision.

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The Disability Insurance “trust gap” Part 1: Causes

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Whether you work as a Case Manager for workers’ compensation system, a client services representative for a transport-accident personal-injury insurance, a claims administrator for a non-occupational disability insurance plan, or a return-to-work specialist for a third-party administrator, you will face the disability insurance “trust gap”.

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Does workers’ compensation cover the full cost of a funeral for a work-related death?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Every workers’ compensation system provides certain payments in the event of a work-related death of a worker. The expectation that workers’ compensation insurance will cover the full cost of a funeral and burial of an injured worker, however, is not the reality in all jurisdictions. but no statutory maximum.