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Understanding the Two Primary Benefits of Workers’ Compensation for Employers

AMAXX

Workers compensation provides a structured approach to managing the costs associated with employee accidents and work-related illnesses. Predictability in Costs Workers compensation insurance can transfer a portion of the financial risk associated with workplace injuries to the insurance company.

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Increase Your Commissions by Selling Disability Insurance

Word & Brown

Policies with shorter maximum benefit periods typically have lower premiums. State STD vs. Voluntary The California State Disability Insurance (SDI) program provides short-term and Paid Family Leave (PFL) to eligible workers when off work due to a non-work-related illness or injury, pregnancy, or childbirth.

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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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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. The cap has been increased from $10,000 to $25,000.