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Identifying and Preventing Provider Fraud in Workers Comp Cases

Risk Management Monitor

Claimant fraud and premium fraud are two of the most well-known types of workers compensation fraud. In these cases, a worker may intentionally fake an injury (claimant fraud) or a business owner may misrepresent their employee headcount or incorrectly classify employees to obtain lower insurance premiums.

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Understanding Classification Rules in Workers’ Compensation

AMAXX

These rules not only influence the amount you pay in premiums but also help ensure that your company is correctly classified based on the work it performs. Misclassification can lead to costly errors, either by overpaying premiums or by facing penalties for underreporting risk. What Are Classification Rules?

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Blog Post: Workers’ Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis: The Changing Workforce and Workplace

LexisNexis

Colorado: Colorado’s HB24-1220 bill, which was signed into law on June 4, 2024, requires workers’ compensation insurers to pay benefits to claimants by direct deposit if requested. The insurance company or self-insured entity must honor the request. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission et al.,