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State of the States, October 16

 

Prop 22 in California

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:

  • In Kentucky, the Department of Workers' Claims will hold public hearings on its regulatory proposal regarding unfair settlements.
  • The Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner has approved a 9.6% decrease in workers' compensation costs for 2021, making it the 10th consecutive year of rate decreases in the state.
  • In California, the push for prop 22, a ballot initiative to keep rideshare drivers as independent contractors, has seen increasing support from both sides. 

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This edition also includes updates from Florida and Ohio.  

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