Friday, December 4, 2009 at 2:47PM A Texas Court of Appeals rules Employee that brings suit against employer that does not carry Workers Comp insurance, the suit still arises under the Workers Comp Act.
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Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11:06AM 
NCCI just did it’s Annual Advisory Forum in Oklahoma City. They are recommending a 7% increase in WC rates in Oklahoma for 1/1/2010. We continue to have one of the most costly systems in the nation that delivers the least to the injured. Our court system is outdated and must be changed to an administrative system. Monday, October 12, 2009 at 10:07AM As many of you know, the State now updates the PPD rates annually instead of every 3 years. Below is the link to the newest rate chart. It is important to note that when this data was produced, Oklahoma was in the middle of a Mini Oil Boom. These wages have slightly skewed the numbers for this year.
Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 3:11PM You may have read about a $1,000 per day fine for not reporting Workers Comp Injuries to Medicare. Many are reporting that Employers are responsible for reporting this. You are only responsible for reporting if you are a “RRE” (responsible reporting entity). If you purchase Workers Compensation from a Insurance Carrier you are not the “RRE”, the insurance company is. If you are self-insured, however, you are the RRE. Click here for a full article on the info.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 3:23PM V.P. of RIMS calls for National Program to drive down costs.