The Optum Workers' Comp and Auto No-fault Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs team constantly monitors the latest legislative and regulatory activity that impacts you and the services we provide.
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November 23, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
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November 01, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
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October 12, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
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October 06, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
With pending implementation of several CMS-1500 projects, on September 29, 2021, the New York Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) updated compliance requirements for payers impacted by the project. CMS-1500 directs payers and providers to share billing information and related transactions electronically using the prescribed form and formats. Read more... |
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September 23, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
Medical Marijuana – A New York appellate court recently ruled that an injured worker was entitled to a variance from the Medical Treatment Guidelines (MTGs) for the use of medical marijuana for his chronic pain. Read more... |
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September 02, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
The New York Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has published a final rule adopting changes to the drug formulary. Read more... |
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August 31, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
Kentucky pre-filed legislation would cover a COVID-19 vaccine reaction under workers’ comp Read more... |
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August 11, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
Brief updates on several recent policy developments across the country. Read more... |
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July 27, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) issued a notification for continued usage of emergency rules for telehealth visits with a stated intention of adopting permanent rules prior to the emergency rule expiration of September 22, 2021. The existing emergency and eventual permanent telehealth rules will continue to allow using two-way audio and video communications. Read more... |
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July 20, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
Brief updates on several recent policy developments across the country. Read more... |
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June 29, 2021 · Policy Matters team
Listed below are brief updates on several recent policy developments across the country. Read more... |
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June 25, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) presumption coverage for first responders and other “essential” workers continues to be a popular topic during the 2021 legislative season. Read more... |
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