Illinois: Commission gives arbitrators guidelines for disability awards

The Workers' Compensation Commission issued guidance to arbitrators regarding the standard of determination for PPD awards.

The commission said that an impairment report is not required to be submitted by the parties with a settlement contract. Also, if an impairment rating is not entered into evidence, the arbitrator is not precluded from entering a finding of disability. The commission said that its guidance is not a rule of general applicability. Each commissioner and arbitrator should issue a decision that responds to the factual situation on review before them.

Read more at the WorkersComp Forum homepage.

Washington: DLI looks to establish medical provider network (09/10/12)
New York: Temporary insurance rule in effect (11/07/11)
Washington: Safety and health grants program rules allow for funding (03/05/12)
Oregon: Division sets claims processing administrative cost factor (01/30/12)
Alaska: Amendments would tweak medical benefits rules (09/29/11)

January 12, 2012

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