The OWCA 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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April 08, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
The New York Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) continues its rule-making and communication efforts related to the Drug Formulary and the implementation of OnBoard and the modernization of processes to care for injured persons in New York. Read more... |
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April 05, 2021 · Policy Matters team
Listed below are brief updates on several recent policy developments across the country. Read more... |
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March 25, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
The New York Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) issued a notice and pending emergency rules alerting payers of how to properly report their Prior Authorization Request (PAR) point of contact(s). Read more... |
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March 23, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
Recent public policy actions on medical and recreational marijuana will likely impact the handling and provision of care for workers’ compensation and auto no-fault claims. Read more... |
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March 17, 2021 · Policy Matters team
Listed below are brief updates on several recent policy developments across the country. Read more... |
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March 11, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
The New York Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has released final adopted rules on the Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) fee schedule and synergistic prior authorization requests (PAR) requirements. Read more... |
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March 08, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
Legislation introduced this year in multiple states (listed below) would permit injured workers to choose various treating providers in states that, to some degree, currently permit the employer or insurer to make that choice. Read more... |
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February 23, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
Policy Guys is the new podcast from our resident experts on public policy – Kevin Tribout and Adam Fowler. The dynamic duo breaks down what’s happening from a legislative and regulatory perspective as it relates to a certain topic, region or a specific law. Read more... |
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February 17, 2021 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
On February 16, 2021, the New York Workers’ Comp Board (WCB) issued an update stating the Drug Formulary will be applied to renewals and refills beginning June 7, 2021 Read more... |
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February 02, 2021 · Policy Matters team
Listed below are brief updates on several recent policy developments across the country. Read more... |
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January 14, 2021 · Policy Matters team
Listed below are brief updates on several recent policy developments across the country. Read more... |
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December 15, 2020 · Policy Matters team
Listed below are brief updates on several recent policy developments across the country. Read more... |
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