Category: Iowa News
Federal Legislative Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
In what is likely to be the first of several actions, President Trump signed into law HR 6201 “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” on Wednesday, “Federal Legislative Response to Coronavirus Pandemic”
Iowa Worker’s Compensation Commissioner Orders Video Hearings
A message from the Iowa Worker’s Compensation Commission: The Iowa Worker’s Compensation Commissioner, in an effort to help mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, “Iowa Worker’s Compensation Commissioner Orders Video Hearings”
A Message from I&F Regarding COVID-19 / Coronavirus
The spread of COVID-19 has obviously raised significant issues for employers throughout the world. Employers face uncertainty around what they can and should do to “A Message from I&F Regarding COVID-19 / Coronavirus”
Workers’ Compensation Update: Coronavirus
These are obviously challenging times for employers across the country. Although there is much about this emerging pandemic that will call for navigating uncharted waters, “Workers’ Compensation Update: Coronavirus”
Idiopathic Fall onto Level Floor Might Be Compensable in Iowa
The Iowa Supreme Court has recently rendered an opinion on an issue of first impression – compensability for an idiopathic fall on a hard floor, “Idiopathic Fall onto Level Floor Might Be Compensable in Iowa”
Idiopathic Fall onto Level Floor Might Be Compensable in Iowa
The Iowa Supreme Court has recently rendered an opinion on an issue of first impression – compensability for an idiopathic fall on a hard floor, “Idiopathic Fall onto Level Floor Might Be Compensable in Iowa”
Iowa Supreme Court Denies Healing Period Benefits and Holds Employer can Regain Control of Employee’s Medical Care.
In an issue of first impression, the Iowa Supreme Court agreed with the Commissioner and District Court that an employer who had initially denied liability “Iowa Supreme Court Denies Healing Period Benefits and Holds Employer can Regain Control of Employee’s Medical Care.”
Will workers’ compensation MSA guidelines extend to personal injury cases?
As we previously reported, a CMS policy for liability Medicare set-aside (LMSA) review appears to be imminent. The current state of confusion is depicted in “Will workers’ compensation MSA guidelines extend to personal injury cases?”
Iowa Governor Signs WC Bill
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has signed a workers’ compensation bill that reduces benefits for injured workers, notably benefits for shoulder injuries, and decreases coverage for “Iowa Governor Signs WC Bill”