October 23, 2024 | San Francisco, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) has announced a significant WCIRB eSCAD update, improving its online tool for insurers to submit California aggregate financial data. The updated version introduces a streamlined interface and new features designed to enhance usability, simplify reporting, and […]
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WCIRB Chief Actuary Tony Milano has been promoted to Executive Vice President, effective September 25, 2024, according to the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB). Tony Milano, a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and a Bay Area native, began his career with the WCIRB in 2005 as an actuarial researcher. His expertise
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WCIRB President and CEO Succession: On September 25, 2024, the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) Governing Committee selected Andrea Coleman. The WCIRB Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, to serve as President and CEO designate. Andrea’s promotion to President and CEO will take effect February 1, 2025, succeeding current President and
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California workers’ comp premium trends are the focus of a new Quarterly Experience Report released by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB). The report provides an update on the state’s insurer experience valued as of June 30, 2024. In addition to tracking premium levels, the WCIRB uses the report to highlight shifts
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Comp medical payments in California are drawing attention after a Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) study revealed that, as of March 2023, medical payments per workers’ compensation claim in the state were 10% below the median of a 17-state sample. Titled CompScope Medical Benchmarks for California, 25th Edition, the report assesses med payment, pricing, and
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An Independent Medical Examination (IME) is a crucial process in the workers’ compensation system. It provides an objective evaluation of an injured worker’s medical condition. A medical professional who is not involved in the treatment of the worker conducts the IME. They play a vital role in resolving disputes. They also determine the appropriate course
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AME – QME: In the realm of workers’ compensation, it is crucial for both injured workers and employers to understand the roles of medical evaluators. Two key terms often encountered are Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) and Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). While they both serve the purpose of evaluating injured workers, there are significant differences between
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The Subsequent Injury Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) is a program. It is designed to provide additional compensation to workers with a pre-existing disability or condition. It offers aid to those who then suffer a new work-related injury. This injury worsens their overall disability. The program’s aim is to protect employers from bearing the entire financial
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Understanding Qualified Medical Evaluations A Qualified Medical Evaluation (QME) involves a state-certified medical professional conducting a specialized assessment to determine the nature and extent of an injured worker’s medical condition. These evaluations are crucial in workers’ compensation cases, as they help resolve disputes between the injured worker and their employer or insurer. Disagreements may arise
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