Major changes are underway in Illinois when it comes to the use of medical marijuana. On August 28, 2018, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 336, a “Illinois Expands the Use of Medical Marijuana”
*Important Changes to IL WC Act
Earlier this year, both the Illinois House and Senate passed SB 904, a bill that made changes related to the payment of medical services under “*Important Changes to IL WC Act”
Battling the Opioid Epidemic in Wisconsin
Anyone involved in the WC industry knows that the opioid epidemic is especially problematic in handling claims. Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel is tackling the “Battling the Opioid Epidemic in Wisconsin”
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?”
Wisconsin WC Advisory Council Recommends Medical Fee Schedule
The Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council, created to advise the DWD and the legislature on policy matters concerning worker’s compensation law, is recommending legislators create “Wisconsin WC Advisory Council Recommends Medical Fee Schedule”
Indiana Court of Appeals Broadens the Definition of Earnings in Calculating the AWW
It is well settled in Indiana that worker’s compensation is meant to benefit employees and that the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Act should be construed liberally. “Indiana Court of Appeals Broadens the Definition of Earnings in Calculating the AWW”
Efforts to Increase Illinois Medical Fee Schedule Thwarted by the IWCC
Earlier this year, the Medical Fee Advisory Board to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission passed a Motion (5-3) recommending that the IWCC increase certain medical “Efforts to Increase Illinois Medical Fee Schedule Thwarted by the IWCC”
Missouri Alert: Another Reason to Make Sure Your New Employee is Not Undocumented
The Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation has recently issued a decision involving an illegal immigrant. In this case, the 34-year old claimant with an 8th grade “Missouri Alert: Another Reason to Make Sure Your New Employee is Not Undocumented”
I&F Presents to Illinois Chamber of Commerce
I&F regularly presents to clients, insurers, TPAs and businesses on matters of interest including worker’s compensation law and related issues. Here I&F attorneys Lauren Waninski and Kristin Thomas share “I&F Presents to Illinois Chamber of Commerce”