5 Major Reasons Your Organization Needs an Absence and Disability Management Plan
September 7thStaff, IEA In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are realizing the paramount significance of implementing comprehensive absence and disability management plans. These plans not only streamline compliance with federal and state laws but also serve as a driving force behind improved staff morale and enhanced productivity. Why is having a well-structured absence and […]
The Talent Shortage of California Workers’ Compensation Adjusters: A Crisis with Far-reaching Implications
August 31st, 2023Staff, IEA California, a bustling hub of business and innovation, is currently facing an unprecedented challenge that could have far-reaching consequences. The state is grappling with a severe shortage of workers’ compensation adjusters, a profession crucial for the smooth functioning of its workers’ compensation system. These adjusters play a pivotal role in assessing […]
Credit for Overpayment of Permanent Disability
It is not uncommon for a defendant to overpay permanent disability (PD) benefits. An overpayment might occur for several reasons. The defendant might not receive the physician’s report declaring the applicant permanent and stationary until long after the evaluation. Or a defendant simply might make a mistake and pay more PD than required. Labor […]
Medicare Set-Asides: Fundamentals on Protecting Medicare’s Interest
Medicare’s federal funds assist in covering a wide range of healthcare costs for adults age 65 and older, as well as for younger persons with specific needs and applicable benefits. The Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Act directs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) with protecting Medicare’s future interest in cases involving Medicare beneficiaries […]
Creative Strategies for Workers’ Compensation Claims Settlement
by Staff March, 2023 Let’s face it – Workers’ Compensation claims can be challenging. You know how difficult it can be to get to compromise and release – between managing client and injured worker expectations and handling negotiations, it can be a real struggle to get all parties on the same page. What if you […]
Requesting Consulting Physicians Within an MPN
Labor Code 4616.3(c) establishes a process that allows injured employees to obtain second and third opinions from physicians within a medical provider network. It states, “If an injured employee disputes either the diagnosis or the treatment prescribed by the treating physician, the employee may seek the opinion of another physician in the medical provider network. […]
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Impacting Employers
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was signed into law on December 29, 2022, and goes into effect on June 27, 2023. What is this new law all about and what are some of its impacts? To answer these questions, a summary of the new law is presented along with three very important related topics, […]
Revisions to Medical-Legal Evaluation Regulations
California 2023 Employment Law Updates: Key Changes to Medical-Legal Evaluations The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) introduced important updates to medical-legal evaluation regulations, effective February 2, 2023. These updates, detailed in the DWC’s official announcement, aim to improve scheduling processes and accessibility. Key Changes to Medical-Legal Evaluation Regulations Extended Time Limits for QME Appointments Initial […]
IEA Courses Start Next Week! Time to Enroll and Get Started
IEA Fall schedule of classes is almost underway. Instructor led courses in Workers’ Compensation, Disability and Absence Management and Risk Management start next week. There’s still time to enroll so choose your class today and let’s get started. Instructor Led Training Learn with the benefit of a subject matter expert. Interactive classes presented in live […]
IEA Launches Disability and Absence Management Training On-Demand
El Segundo, Calif., August 18th, 2022 – The Insurance Education Association (IEA), a leading provider of professional training programs in workers’ compensation, disability management, risk management, and human resources, announces the launch of its on-demand curriculum in Disability and Absence Management. The Certified Professional in Disability Management (CPDM) designation addresses the challenges faced by employers […]