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June 19, 2013: Article:*
Importance of Collectors in 2013 and What Laws Must
they Know in Handling Disputed Collection Files
June 18, 2013: WCAB Post En Banc Decision:
Bengals are exempted by section 3600.5(b) from the
provisions of California’s workers’ compensation law,
June 18, 2013: Panel Decision:
Lien Claimant contends it was error to dismiss its lien
solely for failure to pay the lien activation fee which it
described as a technicality. This contention is frivolous in
light of the express language of Labor Code section
5903.06 (a) (1), (a) 2 and (a) (4).
June 18, 2013: DWC News:
DWC issues notice of public hearing for an RBRVS-based
physician fee schedule
June 17, 2013: Article-Republished:
More Time to file Liens When Continual Medical
Treatment ( Case Allowed to Go Back 12 years to File
Lien) under Labor Code § 4903.5 even as amended by SB
863 to 3 years from date of services (includes all dates
prior to last date of service) or After July 2013 18 Months
from date of Service.
June 17, 2013: Education:
Fridays' Lecture / Workshop for Work Comp Collectors --
their new role in 2013 collections
June 17, 2013: Panel Decision:
Additionally, it is unclear why lien claimants have raised
Code of Civil Procedure section 473.Claims of mistake,
inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect under Code of
Civil Procedure section 473 cannot be used as a basis for
avoiding dismissal.
June 17, 2013: Panel Decision:
Labor Code section 4620 defines "medical-legal expenses"
as any costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of any
party for X-rays, laboratory fees, other diagnostic tests,
medical reports, medical records, medical testimony, and
needed, interpreter's fees, for the purpose of proving or
disproving a contested claim. (Lab. Code § 4620.)
Importance of Collectors in 2013 and What Laws Must
they Know in Handling Disputed Collection Files
June 18, 2013: WCAB Post En Banc Decision:
Bengals are exempted by section 3600.5(b) from the
provisions of California’s workers’ compensation law,
June 18, 2013: Panel Decision:
Lien Claimant contends it was error to dismiss its lien
solely for failure to pay the lien activation fee which it
described as a technicality. This contention is frivolous in
light of the express language of Labor Code section
5903.06 (a) (1), (a) 2 and (a) (4).
June 18, 2013: DWC News:
DWC issues notice of public hearing for an RBRVS-based
physician fee schedule
June 17, 2013: Article-Republished:
More Time to file Liens When Continual Medical
Treatment ( Case Allowed to Go Back 12 years to File
Lien) under Labor Code § 4903.5 even as amended by SB
863 to 3 years from date of services (includes all dates
prior to last date of service) or After July 2013 18 Months
from date of Service.
June 17, 2013: Education:
Fridays' Lecture / Workshop for Work Comp Collectors --
their new role in 2013 collections
June 17, 2013: Panel Decision:
Additionally, it is unclear why lien claimants have raised
Code of Civil Procedure section 473.Claims of mistake,
inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect under Code of
Civil Procedure section 473 cannot be used as a basis for
avoiding dismissal.
June 17, 2013: Panel Decision:
Labor Code section 4620 defines "medical-legal expenses"
as any costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of any
party for X-rays, laboratory fees, other diagnostic tests,
medical reports, medical records, medical testimony, and
needed, interpreter's fees, for the purpose of proving or
disproving a contested claim. (Lab. Code § 4620.)
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June 19, 2013: Virginia News:
Order of the Commission Clarifying
Commission Rules 2.2(B)(3) and 4.2:Effective
July 1, 2013, it is hereby Ordered:
June 19, 2013: Oregon News:
Revised Bulletin 111,"Computation of
temporary disability, permanent disability, and
fatal benefits based on Oregon's average weekly
wage" and Bulletin 356, "Attorney fees," are
now available online:
June 19, 2013: Oklahoma News:
SB 1062 was signed by the Governor on May 6,
2013. It codifies the Administrative Workers'
Compensation Act, Oklahoma Employee Injury
Benefit Act, and Workers' Compensation
Arbitration Act, and establishes the Workers'
Compensation Court of Existing Claims. . The
measure is effective February 1, 2014, but
various provisions have different operative dates.
June 19, 2013: Connecticut News:
CRB Opinions Posted to the Site - June 18, 2013
June 17, 2013: North Dakota: News:
ND employers to get $81M break on work
comp bills
June 13, 2013:Tennessee News:
2013 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
LEGISLATIVE CHANGES
June 13, 2013: Indiana News:
Notice of Suspension of Compensation and/or
Benefits - SF 54217 form has been revised to
allow for the suspension of compensation as
well as benefits.
June 13, 2013: Colorado News:
Changes to Division IME Process effective
August 7, 2013
June 13, 2013: Alaska News:
Public Meetings – Alaska Workers’
Compensation Board Work Group
Order of the Commission Clarifying
Commission Rules 2.2(B)(3) and 4.2:Effective
July 1, 2013, it is hereby Ordered:
June 19, 2013: Oregon News:
Revised Bulletin 111,"Computation of
temporary disability, permanent disability, and
fatal benefits based on Oregon's average weekly
wage" and Bulletin 356, "Attorney fees," are
now available online:
June 19, 2013: Oklahoma News:
SB 1062 was signed by the Governor on May 6,
2013. It codifies the Administrative Workers'
Compensation Act, Oklahoma Employee Injury
Benefit Act, and Workers' Compensation
Arbitration Act, and establishes the Workers'
Compensation Court of Existing Claims. . The
measure is effective February 1, 2014, but
various provisions have different operative dates.
June 19, 2013: Connecticut News:
CRB Opinions Posted to the Site - June 18, 2013
June 17, 2013: North Dakota: News:
ND employers to get $81M break on work
comp bills
June 13, 2013:Tennessee News:
2013 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
LEGISLATIVE CHANGES
June 13, 2013: Indiana News:
Notice of Suspension of Compensation and/or
Benefits - SF 54217 form has been revised to
allow for the suspension of compensation as
well as benefits.
June 13, 2013: Colorado News:
Changes to Division IME Process effective
August 7, 2013
June 13, 2013: Alaska News:
Public Meetings – Alaska Workers’
Compensation Board Work Group
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| Panel Decision Lien Claimant Proving Injury after Case Settled with no Injury |
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| Panel Decision: Court held Lien could not be dismissed if no lien filed with WCAB |
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quick reference and time sheets as
required for collections in 2013 and 2014
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New En Banc Decision Posted by WCAB June 18,
2013:
“…Bengals are exempted by section 3600.5(b) from the
provisions of California’s workers’ compensation law,
Panel Decision:*
Code of Civil Procedure section 473 cannot be used as a
basis for avoiding dismissal.
Panel Decision: Held the start time to file a lien starts
with the last date of service
Panel Decision: The language of the statute is
mandatory concerning the payment of an activation fee
Panel Decision: have violated a number of important
WCAB Rules in the Petition for Reconsideration,
Panel Decision: Petitions for Reconsideration and
mislabeled
Panel Decision: A mandatory duty to timely provide
reasonably required medical treatment.
Panel Decision: A medical provider lien claimant can no
longer present a prima facie
Panel Decision: A failure to fairly state all of the
material evidence
Panel Decision: Lien Claimant ordered to pay
$10,030.25 in cost and sanctions
Panel Decision NOI: A letter that is properly
addressed and mailed is presumed to be received,
Panel Decision MPN Issue: The record reflects a
neglect or refusal to provide reasonable medical treatment
Recent Published En Banc Decision: Where a medical-
legal lien claim for copy costs was filed
2013:
“…Bengals are exempted by section 3600.5(b) from the
provisions of California’s workers’ compensation law,
Panel Decision:*
Code of Civil Procedure section 473 cannot be used as a
basis for avoiding dismissal.
Panel Decision: Held the start time to file a lien starts
with the last date of service
Panel Decision: The language of the statute is
mandatory concerning the payment of an activation fee
Panel Decision: have violated a number of important
WCAB Rules in the Petition for Reconsideration,
Panel Decision: Petitions for Reconsideration and
mislabeled
Panel Decision: A mandatory duty to timely provide
reasonably required medical treatment.
Panel Decision: A medical provider lien claimant can no
longer present a prima facie
Panel Decision: A failure to fairly state all of the
material evidence
Panel Decision: Lien Claimant ordered to pay
$10,030.25 in cost and sanctions
Panel Decision NOI: A letter that is properly
addressed and mailed is presumed to be received,
Panel Decision MPN Issue: The record reflects a
neglect or refusal to provide reasonable medical treatment
Recent Published En Banc Decision: Where a medical-
legal lien claim for copy costs was filed
Lecture / Workshop: What
Collectors Need to Know in 2013
Collections / SB 863/ IMR /IBR /
NOIs / Burden of Proof
on Friday, June 21, 2013 10:30 AM -
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446234252165120
With SB 863 collectors have more
responsibilities, including pleadings at
the IBR stage, getting medical
information and developing files and
most important that time requirements
are not violated.
Collectors Need to Know in 2013
Collections / SB 863/ IMR /IBR /
NOIs / Burden of Proof
on Friday, June 21, 2013 10:30 AM -
12:30 PM PDT at:
https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/5762
446234252165120
With SB 863 collectors have more
responsibilities, including pleadings at
the IBR stage, getting medical
information and developing files and
most important that time requirements
are not violated.
| Article: Time to File Liens Extended to Include all Dates of Service for Continuous Medical Treatment |
| Article Simplest Way to Do a Trial Brief |
| How to Understand the Authorization, Utilization Review and IMR Process (Independent Medical Reviewer) Under SB 863 |
| Article Causation, Medical Necessity and Reasonable Reimbursement |
| Article Working Noncollectable Files under SB 863 |
| Changes That Take Place July 1, 2013 |
| Elephant in the Room LC 4609 |
| April 25. 2013 en Banc Lien Filing Fees |
| WCAB Is Requiring of Lien Claimants |
| The Great Debate Petition for Costs |
| Understanding NOIs' |
| Are Providers Bound by Issues of Second Review (IBR) |
| Changes Sure to come from SB 863 |
| The Norm at WCAB /Lien Claimants |
| Article MPNs under SB 863 |
| Check List for collectors in 2013 |