California Division of Workers' Compensation Posts Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services) By Lonce Lamonte, editor, with the news release from the California DWC Newsline - December 7, 2023 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the Ambulance Services section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to conform to changes in the Medicare payment system as required by Labor Code section 5307.1. The update order is effective for services rendered on or after January 1, 2024, and can be found at the DWC OMFS Ambulance Fee Schedule webpage. Read More

Guidewire Partners with Evolution IQ to Transform Workers Compensation Claims Processes: Yahoo  October 26, 2023 SAN MATEO, Calif. & NEW YORK, October 26, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) and EvolutionIQ announced that EvolutionIQ has joined Guidewire PartnerConnect as a new Solution partner. The Built by Guidewire integration will allow Guidewire users to harness EvolutionIQ’s Claims Guidance within ClaimCenter, providing a unified workflow for users and streamlining data transmission between systems. Guidewire has also made a strategic investment in EvolutionIQ, renewing its mission to support companies across the insurance ecosystem that offer innovative solutions to its customer base.

NCCI deconstructs trends around high-cost work comp claims: Property Casualty 360  October 13, 2023 WA teachers quitting in droves as workers compensation claims for mental stress rocket, new figures show: The West Australian  September 20, 2023 New York increases minimum weekly benefits for work comp claimants: Property Casualty 360  September 19, 2023

California Divison of Workers' Compensation Announces Move of Stockton Office to Lodi By Lonce Lamonte, editor, with the news release from the California DWC Newsline - December 7, 2023 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) today announced its Stockton office will move to Lodi on... Read More

California Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) Opens Registration for 31st Annual Educational Conference By Lonce Lamonte, editor, with the news release from the California DWC Newsline - December 4, 2023 The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is pleased to announce that registration for ... Read More

Japan plans to expand their workers’ compensation system to protect all freelance workers and professionals. Soon, all types of freelancers will be able to buy the insurance and make claims. By Lonce Lamonte - November 30, 2023 Japan today has about 4.62 million freelance professionals according to a government survey.  Wor... Read More

The Property Claims Investigation By Barry Zalma, Esq. CFE - August 9, 2021 Insurers are large organizations with varying levels of authority for the payment of claims. The adjus... Read More

Chuck Weissman just moved to Corvel as a senior claims specialist and he loves jalapeño peppers By Lonce Lamonte - October 31, 2023 Chuck Weissman started out his career in retail.  He worked predominantly for Wherehouse Records. So,... Read More