Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Guide, Seventh Edition - Leading workers' compensation bureau personnel, 7th Edition, Paperback

• Release Date   10/25/2012
• ISBN-13   9780981808468 | 978-0-9818084-6-8
• ISBN   0981808468 | 0-9818084-6-8
• Format   Paperback
• Author(s)   Leading workers' compensation bureau personnel
• An easy to understand, comprehensive explanation of WC laws and regulations, with practical compliance strategies and cost saving tips. One of the most all-encompassing and helpful resources available, the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Guide covers all aspects of workers compensation: who is entitled to receive workers compensation. WC insurance. how to manage your in-house programs. controlling costs. and what to do when faced with WC litigation. * Completely revised and updated to include the recent changes to workers compensation laws and regulations * Easy to understand descriptions with plenty of examples * Newest and most up-to-date WC forms more than half have updates * How to calculate average weekly wages * The judge s rules that outline the practice and procedure for WC judges expanded information * WC insurance fraud completely new chapter and new information * Safety Committee Certification all the information regarding the 5% discount program, updated to include new requirements, and information on safety as a business value * The relationship between WC, FMLA and the ADA laws completely revised with the most recent changes and their impact on WC * Most Frequently Asked Questions completely revised and thorough. organized by topic such as claims and benefits * Updated tips on managing your Panel of Physicians Nearly every chapter has been completely revised and updated: Insurance coverage and sub-contractors/independent contractors. benefits and illegal aliens. calculating the Average Weekly Wage with FLMA, overtime and interns. self-insured employer accident and illness prevention programs and how litigation affects claims. managing WC claims. Return-to-Work Programs and the ADA law. improving your company s WC results. Panel of Providers Q&A. WC litigation and Temporary Notice and how to avoid penalties. WC settlements and Medicare s Interest including recent changes to Medicare compliance. Utilization Review. Tips From the Bench. and The Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau.