Workers' Comp News & Updates
 8 January 2013

State Form Changes
The following states have modified and/or added forms

Arkansas
The following forms have new required fields, effective 01-01-13
Form 1, First Report of Injury more...
Form 2, Employer's Intent to Accept or Controvert a Claim  more...
Form 4, Report of Compensation Paid/Suspension of Payments  more...

California
The following form has been updated, effective 12-2012
2013 Annual Report of Adjusting Locations
 
Colorado
The following forms are new, effective 01-01-2013  more...
WC 181: Medical Billing Dispute Resolution Intake Form 
WC 188: Authorized Treating Provider's Request for Prior Authorization
 
Federal
The following forms are new, effective 01-01-2013 more...
OWCP-1168: Provider Enrollment Form

Georgia
The following form is new, effective 01-01-2013
Fraud & Non-compliance Reporting Form  more...

Idaho
The following forms have been updated
Response to Motion for Approval of Disputed Charge 
Motion to Present Additional Evidence
Motion for Reconsideration

Illinois
The following forms have been added as new forms  more...
IC-43: Injured Workers' Benefit Fund: Request to Certify Lack of Insurance Coverage
IC-46: Request for Information on Employer's Insurance Coverage
IC-CRB: Commission Review Board Complaint Form

Kansas
The following forms have been updated or added  more...
K-WC E-1: Application for Hearing
K-WC E-2: Surviving Spouse or Dependent / Heirs Application for Hearing
K-WC E-3: Application for Preliminary Hearing
K-WC E-4: Application for Post Award Medical 
K-WC E-5: Application for Review and Modification
K-WC E-6: Application for Dismissal
K-WC 112: Annual Statement
K-WC 139: Pre-Trial Stipulations 
K-WC 300: Order Form for Workers' Compensation Publications
 
Maine
Maine will be updating all forms effective 01-01-2013 Important!
The following form is new, effective 01-01-2013
Form WCB-266, Application for Predetermination of Independent Contractor Status to Establish a Rebuttable Presumption  more...

Michigan
All "extended document" PDF forms have been removed from the state's web site. more...

Texas
Proposed Revisions to DWC Form-105 and DWC Form-109  more...

Washington
The following forms are new or have been updated. more...
F207-155-000: Workers' Compensation Filing Information
F245-100-000: Statement for Pharmacy Services
F242-191-90: Notice to Employees (poster)
F416-081-909: Job Safety and Health Law (poster)
F700-074-909: Your Rights as a Worker in Washington State
F252-040-000: Employer's Job Description

Work Comp News and Announcements
Official news and announcements from around the country

Alabama
Mileage reimbursement rate increased to 56.5 cents per mile. Effective 1-1-13. 
 
Alaska
Maximum compensation rate increased to $1110.00. Effective 01-01-13. 
 
Arizona

New Average Monthly Wage Maximum is $4185.78. Effective 01-01-13. 

Training Webinars to be offered. more...
 
Arkansas
Maximum compensation rate changed to $602.00. Effective 01-01-13.  

California
SB 863 in effect as of 01-01-2013  more...
Mileage reimbursement rate increased to 56.5 cents per mile. Effective 1-1-13.
Maximum compensation rate changed to $1066.72. Effective 01-01-13. 
 
Delaware
Physician dispensed & Pharmacy dispensed prescriptions reimbursed at 100%. More...

Federal
Maximum compensation rate increased to $1872.42. Effective 01-01-13.
 
Florida
Maximum compensation rate increased to $816.00. Effective 01-01-13.  

Hawaii
Mileage reimbursement rate increased to 56.5 cents per mile. Effective 1-1-13. 
Maximum compensation rate increased to $762.00.  Effective 01-01-13. 
 
Idaho
Maximum compensation rate increased to $606.00. Effective 01-01-13. 

Kentucky
Mileage reimbursement rate increased to 45 cents per mile. Effective 1-1-13.
Maximum compensation rate changed to $752.69. Effective 01-01-13. 
 
Maine
Maximum compensation rate increased to $717.09. Effective 01-01-13. 

Maryland
Mileage reimbursement rate increased to 56.5 cents per mile. Effective 1-1-13.
Maximum compensation rate changed to $990.00. Effective 01-01-13.  
 
Massachusetts
Maximum compensation rate changed to $1171.06. Effective 01-01-13.  

Michigan
Mileage reimbursement rate increased to 56.5 cents per mile. Effective 1-1-13.
Travel/Lodging rate increased to $75.00 per might. Effective 1-1-13.
Maximum compensation rate increased to $798.00. Effective 01-01-13. 

Minnesota
Mileage reimbursement rate increased to 56.5 cents per mile. Effective 1-1-13.

Mississippi
Maximum compensation rate increased to $449.1200. Effective 01-01-13. 

Nebraska
Mileage reimbursement rate increased to 56.5 cents per mile. Effective 1-1-13.
Maximum compensation rate changed to $728.00. Effective 01-01-13.  

Nevada
Workers' Compensation Court 70th Annual Report released.  More...
Mileage reimbursement rate increased to 56.5 cents per mile. Effective 1-1-13.

New Hampshire
Mileage reimbursement rate increased to 56.5 cents per mile. Effective 1-1-13.
 
New Mexico
Maximum compensation rate changed to $745.98. Effective 01-01-13.  
 
New Jersey
Maximum compensation rate increased to $826.00. Effective 01-01-13.

North Carolina
Maximum compensation rate changed to $884.00. Effective 01-01-13. 

Oklahoma
Mileage reimbursement rate increased to 56.5 cents per mile. Effective 1-1-13.
 
Pennsylvania
Maximum compensation rate increased to $917.00. Effective 01-01-13. 

South Carolina
Maximum compensation rate increased to $743.72. Effective 01-01-13.
 
Texas
A number of Rulebook Supplements have been added.  more...
 
Washington
Required Workplace Posters Updated.  more...
Washington's Minimum Wage increases to $9.19. Effective 01-01-13.

Wisconsin
Maximum compensation rate increased to $879.00. Effective 01-01-13.

Wyoming
Maximum compensation rate changed to $3648.67. Effective 01-01-13. 

Industry Events
Upcoming Workers' Comp Events 

For a full listing of industry events, click here.
  • Jan 15 - IAIABC Commissioner's Forum
  • Jan 18-19 - AADEP Annual Scientific Session & Business Meeting, Hollywood, CA
  • Jan 24-27 -  CAAA 2013 Winter Conference, San Diego, CA
  • Jan 24-25 - OSIA 2013 Winter Conference & Economic Forecast, Wilsonville, OR
  • Jan 24-25 - 3rd Annual Louisiana Workers' Comp Educational Conf, Baton Rouge, LA
  • Jan 29-30 - 22nd Annual National Health Benefits Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL
  • Jan 29-Feb 1 - NCCI's Data Educational Program, West Palm Beach, FL
  • Feb 3-6 - 2013 PARMA Conference, Rancho Mirage, CA
  • Feb 6-8 - 2013 Worley Claims Expo, Fort Worth, TX
  • Feb 24 - Insurance Fraud Management Conference, Orlando, FL
  • Feb 24-26 - SCWCEA Annual Medical Seminar on Workers' Comp, Charleston, SC
  • Feb 27-28 - WCRI Annual Issues & Research Conference, Boston, MA
  • Feb 27-Mar 1 - WorldatWork Alliance Work-Life Forum, Baltimore, MD
  • Feb 28-Mar 1 - California DWC 20th Annual Educational Conference, Los Angeles, CA
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