Regulatory and Legislative

The OWCA Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs team constantly monitors the latest legislative and regulatory activity that impacts you and the services we provide.

Recent blog posts

	New resource to help you track changing state regulations due to COVID-19 April 03, 2020 · Policy Matters team Amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, state governors, regulators and legislatures have initiated a range of urgent policy changes or directives to facilitate response and mitigation efforts, including at the workers’ compensation level. This heightened focus has diverted some attention away from other policy developments. Read more...
	Optum stands strong and ready to serve our clients and their injured persons April 02, 2020 · From the desk of David W. Young While there are many unknowns, Optum Workers’ Compensation and Auto No-Fault is committed to our customers, claimants and our team members. We remain fully staffed and operational and continue to ensure that the injured person is receiving the right treatment at the right time for the right duration and for the most appropriate cost. Read more...
	COVID-19 impacting workers’ comp regulatory provisions and pending legislation March 23, 2020 · Policy Matters team Amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, state governors, regulators and legislatures have initiated a range of urgent policy changes or directives to facilitate response and mitigation efforts, including at the workers’ compensation level. This heightened focus has diverted some attention away from other policy developments. Read more...
	UPDATE: New York Workers’ Compensation Board Q&A webinars for CMS-1500 - POSTPONED March 23, 2020 · Policy Matters team Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, the webinars scheduled for April 7, 8, 22 and 23, 2020 will be postponed to a later date. Read more...
	Policy Matters Brief March 18, 2020 March 18, 2020 · Policy Matters team Listed below are brief updates on several recent policy developments across the country. Read more...
	To our valued customers, partners and patients recovering from injuries, March 18, 2020 · From the desk of David W. Young Given the recent developments and extensive news coverage about COVID-19, we understand the heightened concerns of our clients, partners and injured persons. At Optum Workers’ Comp and Auto No-Fault, our top priorities are the health and wellbeing of those we serve and the safety of those who deliver care; and we stand ready to support your needs during these challenging times. Our dedicated employees have rigorously planned and tested our processes, systems and supply chains for business continuity, resiliency and recovery to do everything possible to support the health of those we are privileged to serve. Read more...
	New York Workers’ Compensation Board to offer Q&A webinars for CMS-1500 March 04, 2020 · Policy Matters team The New York Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) is hosting two free online Q&A webinars to update stakeholders on changes with the CMS-1500 Read more...