State Workers’ Compensation Lawsuit Filed

Oklahoma state employees currently receive workers’ compensation coverage under a state plan, rather than contracting with an insurance company. Taxpayers have filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of the state’s insurance plan and demanding that changes be made. Consolidated Workers’ Compensation Program The workers’ compensation plan for Oklahoma state employees, called the Consolidated Workers’ Compensation Program, was […]

Workers’ Compensation Ruling Affects Loss Cost

A recent court decision regarding the suspension of workers’ compensation benefits for those who return to their jobs after suffering work injuries could lead to an increase in workers’ compensation rates, warns John Doak, Oklahoma’s Insurance Commissioner. Maxwell vs. Sprint PCS The Oklahoma Supreme Court issued its decision in Maxwell vs. Sprint PCS in April. It […]