Workers' compensation -- COMPACT
     'The newsletter for workers' compensation professionals'

COMPACT, is a quarterly publication of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry that provides workers' compensation related department news and case information.

 

2011	2010
November Decoding encrypted email from the department Rehabilitation Review panel seeks new members CompFact:  More TTD means TPD more likely 'Oh darn, what were those department email notices again?' Workers' compensation coverage for farms Survey shows Minnesota workplace injury rate near all-time low Basic adjuster training 2012:  April 23 and 24; June 14 and 15; Oct. 30 and 31 Court decisions:  July through September 2011	November Online tool:  Minnesota workers' compensation treatment parameters Workers' compensation cost declines from 2004 to 2009 Survey shows Minnesota workplace injuries continue significant decrease CompFact: Older workers have high percentage with permanent disability Workers' compensation coverage for farms Redefining Sue -- VRU guidance realigns injured worker's outlook Minnesota continues its best-in-class ranking Years of work comp knowledge, experience leaving DLI Second report from DLI dispute issue tracking study Two work comp rehabilitation forms revised, also available in Spanish Extra! Extra! Special edition coming -- COMPACT: Dispute-resolution services Court decisions: July through September 2010
August Legislature adopts advisory council recommendations Minnesota Workers' Compensation System Report, 2009 Adopted exempt amendments to workers' compensation rules Updates of note: mileage rate rises, authorization form revised Rehabilitation Review Panel seeks new members Mandatory coverage: Enforcement actions rise dramatically The name game: DLI's CSI to SCF, BMR to ADR, DMT to CRT State's fatal work-injuries increase in 2010 New benefit and provider fee levels effective October 2011 Study finds Minnesota drug costs relatively low Results of 2011 Special Compensation Fund assessment DLI launches work comp ombudsman program Basic adjuster training 2011:  Oct. 27 and 28 Court decisions:  April through June 2011	August Claims adjuster licensing change became effective July 1 Workers' compensation rulemaking update New benefit and provider fee levels effective October 2010 Teen claims characteristics information sheet updated Compensation rates as of Oct. 1, 2010 Recap of second annual Workers' Compensation Policy Summit CompFact:  The geography of indemnity payments Results of 2010 Special Compensation Fund assessment DLI mediation program receives positive feedback Building the system:  DLI's alternative dispute-resolution through the years Compliance self-evaluation worksheet in development Fall 2010 training opportunities for adjusters and rehabilitation providers Court decisions:  April through June 2010
May Electronic service of notices of attorneys From the State Register:  Provider participation list available CompFact -- The advancing tide of older workers CompScope report shows Minnesota's relative standing Tips from the trenches:  Forms, faxing, statutes and rules Court decisions:  January through March 2011	May Legislative and rule update From the State Register:  Provider participation list available Challenging times:  Unlocking new opportunities; second annual workers' compensation policy summit, June 14 through 16 CompFact:  Job tenure and insurance -- What's the connection? Annual update:  Workers' compensation system report Budget-balancing includes cut to Assigned Risk Safety Account Basic adjuster training 2010 Court decisions:  January through March 2010
February Ken Peterson appointed as new DLI commissioner Kris Eiden named deputy commissioner; Gary Hall returns as assistant commissioner 2010 updates to annual reports released:  Collection and Assessment of Fines and Penalties report; Prompt First Action Report on Workers' Compensation Claims Updated brochure available:  work comp claims characteristics Dispute issue tracking study:  Third report focuses on claim petition disputes Year in review:  Professional conduct complaints involving rehabilitation providers, 2010 CompFact -- Retail hiring makes imprint on work comp claims Rehabilitation plan forms updated, available now Mileage reimbursement rate adjustment Basic adjuster training -- two two-day sessions in 2011 Court decisions:  October through December 2010	February 2010 DLI mediation: new and enhanced features Mileage reimbursment rate adjustment Division request:  redact sensitive financial information CompFact:  Disappearing data entry? Fast, eash and green:  receive rule notices via email Helping Minnesota:  video, clips, DVD available Work comp brochure, reports updated and online Basic adjuster training 2010 Court decisions:  October through December 2009
2009	2008
November Minnesota has a best-in-class system Spotlight on forms filing:  Annual claim for reimbursement forms, Interim Status Report form Workers' compensation coverage for farms CompFact:  Workers' compensation claims at religious institutions DLI hosts international work comp convention; IAIABC awads DLI's McCrea for committee work Comp cost declines from 2004 to 2008 Interpreter workshop materials available online Survey results:  Stakeholders tell it like it is Positive directions:  Survey shows Minnesota workplace injuries continue to decrease Court decisions:  July through September 2009	November Partnership supports safety during I-35W bridge rebuild Survey says ...:  Results are in, stakeholder responses compiled Primary liability:  occupational disease, intoxication claims Workers' compensation coverage for farms DLI dedicated to improving rehabilitation-report filings Court decisions:  July through September 2008
August Summary of 2009 Workers' Compensation Advisory Council legislation Move ahead:  It's time to plan for reform New e-licensing fee surcharge CompFact: The hazards of being a security guard New benefit and provider fee levels effective October 2009 Avoid penalties, file rehabilitation forms as required Update:  online submission of rehabilitation forms DLI to host interpreter-services forum DLI fax numbers Results of 2009 Special Compensation Fund assessment Basic adjusters training 2009 -- final two-day session for the year Court decisions:  April through June 2009	August Workers' compensation reform:  work groups focusing on system fixes New benefit and provider fee levels effective October 2008 Compensation rates as of Oct. 1, 2008 Results of 2008 Special Compensation Fund assessment Uniformity committee focuses on electronic billing Interdepartmental initiative to study, improve workers' compensation system business processes Division moves to P.O. boxes for mailed correspondence Republican convention may cramp our style Sound off! Take the online survey Basic adjusters training 2008 Court decisions:  April through June 2008
May Redesigned DLI Web site, new address: www.dli.mn.gov/WorkComp.asp CompFact:  'Ah, the good old days, one year ago ...' Annual update:  Minnesota Workers' Compensation System Report highlights 'All aboard!' Online forms submissions back on track First report from DLI dispute issue tracking study Update:  Worker identification (WID) number Spoken-language health care interpreter roster; available through Department of Health interactive Web site Information sheet:  Release of medical records Minnesota Workplace Safety Report:  Most-recent data shows Minnesota's workplaces safer Stay connected:  Department e-mail lists help stakeholders keep up to date From the State Register:  Provider participation list available Court decisions:  January through March 2009	May From Commissioner Sviggum -- Workers' compensation reform:  Roll up our sleeves and get the job done Workers' Compensation Advisory Council bill passes DLI promotes expansion of mediation to address escalating costs, disputes Get 'WID' it ... This just in:  news for rehabilitation providers Annual workers' compensation system report Medical Policy Specialist Lisa Wichterman joins DLI DDWC project takes off Minnesota safety report:  research highlights From the State Register:  Provider participation list available History of the Special Compensation Fund Court decisions:  January through March 2008
February Interactive rehabilitation forms a 'hit' with QRCs Mileage reimbursement rate adjustment Work comp brochure, reports updated and online:  Work comp claims statistics-at-a-glance; 2008 updates to annual reports released Safe-patient-handling grants put to use Sviggum presents work comp reform recommendations to advisory council Keep the process moving:  filing medical, rehabilitation requests and responses Comp cost declines from 2004 to 2007 Vocational rehabilitation results show system stability 2009 workers' compensation symposium:  medical bill submission, review, payment and dispute resolution in light of Buck-Ulrick and Lehto Basic adjuster training 2009 Court decisions:  October through December 2008	February Grants give financial lift to 67 health care facilities statewide Notice concerning Workers' Compensation Report of Benefits Paid Alphabet soup guards data:  DLI's WCD DDWC project enhances security, drops SSN for WID Annual Minnesota Workers' Compensation System Report released Updates from the Workers' Compensation Division:  Work comp claims statistics-at-a-glance; 2007 updates to annual reports released Basic adjuster training 2008 dates and registration Court decisions:  October through December 2007
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November	November
August	August
May	May
February	February

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COMPACT, is a quarterly publication of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry that provides workers' compensation related department news and case information.