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Part 2: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained

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This post is one in a 3-part series: Part 1: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained Part 2: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained Part 3: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained 5. You should consult with your insurance broker, attorney, or qualified professional.

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Reforming Your Workers’ Comp Program: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Taking Action

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Employers must recognize that effective workers comp management requires proactive employer involvement and robust internal processes to support external partners, emphasizing teamwork in workers’ compensation programs. Legacy claims that linger unresolved. What is the status of open or legacy claims?

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2 Common Mistakes In Workers’ Comp Doctor Selection

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These errors can have significant consequences, including prolonged recovery times, increased claims costs, and a greater likelihood of litigation. Her frustration led her to hire an attorney, which in turn increased claim costs and reduced her likelihood of returning to work. The only available provider was 70 miles away.

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Long COVID Claims Still Impact California’s Workers Comp System, Report Shows

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The impact and surge of long-term COVID on the California workers’ compensation system since 2020 has been prevalent, including long-term impacts on disability and long-term patterns of medical cost and treatment on long COVID claims. That’s from a report by …

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Part 1: Layoff Planning to Control Workers’ Comp Claims

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Proper layoff planning isn’t just about handling employment transitions; it’s crucial for controlling claims costs and ensuring that resources are available to support genuinely injured workers. Timely processing prevents claims from becoming unnecessarily expensive and ensures each case receives the attention it deserves.

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The Case for Injury Duration Guidelines in Modern Workers’ Comp Programs

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By setting clear expectations, these guidelines help manage claims efficiently, promote recovery, and ensure equitable treatment for injured workers. Setting Clear Expectations Injury Duration Guidelines establish realistic recovery timelines for injured workers, employers, and medical providers.

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Part 2: Layoff Planning to Control Workers’ Comp Claims

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In the first part of our series, we emphasized the importance of thoughtful layoff planning to mitigate the risk of increased workers’ compensation claims following a workforce reduction or facility closure. This reduces the potential for prolonged indemnity claims continuing after layoffs.