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W. Va. Top Court Sends Parts Manager’s Case Back for *Moore* Analysis
W. Va. Top Court Sends Parts Manager’s Case Back for *Moore* Analysis

Charleston, WV (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When an administrative decision goes up on appeal to a court, it may be the case that the court will want the lower bodies to show their work, in a manner […]
Glossary Check: N.M. Psychiatric, Mental, Nervous Injuries
Glossary Check: N.M. Psychiatric, Mental, Nervous Injuries

Santa Fe, NM (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When a worker's injury isn't physical or apparent, it often can be tough to understand. A good first step might be to get a handle on the vocabulary, and here […]
Compliance Corner: Mich. Proof of Coverage Electronic Data Interchange Reporting
Compliance Corner: Mich. Proof of Coverage Electronic Data Interchange Reporting

Birmingham, MI (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Back in May, the Michigan Workers' Disability Compensation Agency implemented voluntary electronic reporting of workers' compensation proof of coverage data. The following chart breaks down tables and information for EDI compliance […]
Compliance Corner: What Goes in a Ga. Attorney Fees Contract?
Compliance Corner: What Goes in a Ga. Attorney Fees Contract?

Atlanta, GA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Georgia, an attorney's fee cannot exceed 400 weeks of income benefits and may be terminated or suspended sooner as provided by law or at the Board's discretion. The Board may, […]
Form Focus: Ohio Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program Agreement
Form Focus: Ohio Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program Agreement

Columbus, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Ohio, the Bureau of Workers' Compensation may issue a grant to defray the costs incurred by an employer who elects to participate in BWC's Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety […]
Quick Hit: Mich. Expenses for Employees Attending a Board Appointed Examination
Quick Hit: Mich. Expenses for Employees Attending a Board Appointed Examination

Detroit, MI (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Michigan, expenses incurred by the employee attending a Board appointed examination are to be paid for by the employer. The following rates of reimbursement apply for travel. Items Amounts Mileage […]
Chart View: Mich. Procedure Code & Modifiers (Plus Table 10904)
Chart View: Mich. Procedure Code & Modifiers (Plus Table 10904)

Birmingham. MI (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Michigan, a healthcare service must be billed with procedure codes adopted from "Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2023 Professional Edition" or "HCPCS 2023 Level II Professional Edition," as referenced in R […]
Federal Court Abbreviations
Federal Court Abbreviations

Now that you know what our state court abbreviations are, it's time to get the 4-1-1 on the federal side of things. United States Supreme Court Court Abbreviation United States Supreme Court                            U.S. (or no […]