Injured Workers Pharmacy: News

State of the States, August 28

Written by Danielle Jaffee | Aug 31, 2020 12:00:00 PM

 

What's happening this week in workers' compensation? IWP's weekly legislative wrap-up, State of the States, keeps you up to date on important matters within the workers' compensation and pharmacy arena.

This week's legislative wrap-up contains updates including:

  • The legislature in Virginia is considering two new bills that would ease the burdens on workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Florida Governor Desantis has asked state agencies to reduce their budgets in an effort to offset budget shortfalls and increasing unemployment rates.
  • In Ohio, the Bureau of Workers' Compensation voted to approve a reduction in rates for most public employers within the state. 

This edition also includes an update from the industry.  

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