Minnesota Government Shutdown: What does this mean for your workers’ compensation benefits?

On June 17, 2011, in Getting the System, Government Changes, by Jerry Sisk

With the Minnesota government facing a shutdown on July 1, 2011, the impact on the injured worker may be quite severe. Access to government benefits and to the court system will be affected for an indefinite period of time. Under the shutdown all non-essential workers and services will be shut down. The Department of Labor [...]

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Proposed rules changes have been withdrawn

On July 21, 2010, in Government Changes, by Jerry Sisk

On July 15, 2010, I recieved a very interesting email : To Workers’ Compensation Interested Parties: On May 17, 2010, the Department of Labor and Industry published in the “State Register” Requests for Comments about possible amendments to workers’ compensation medical and rehabilitation rules. This e-mail message is to inform you the department has decided [...]

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Response to the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Policy Summit 2010

On June 21, 2010, in Government Changes, by Jerry Sisk

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry sponsored its 2nd Annual Workers’ Compensation Policy Summit June 14 through 16, 2010, at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minn. The program featured various speakers and multiple breakout sessions concerning issues surrounding the Minnesota’s workers’ compensation system. The conference program can be found here. Keynote speakers at the program included: Kevin Warren, Vice [...]

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Proposed Amendents to Rules Governing Medical Services, Penalties and Managed Care Programs

On June 8, 2010, in Government Changes, by Jerry Sisk

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requests comments on its possible amendment to rules governing worker’s compensation medical services and fees, penalties, and certified managed care. Although all the rules in Minnesota Rules, chapters 5218, 5220 and 5221 are being considered for amendment, the department is specifically considering amendments to: Minn. R. 5221.0500, subp. [...]

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