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June 2, 2020 - The
resumption of Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission hearings
will be vastly different than previous normal operations and
will occur in a cautious manner with the health and safety of
Commission employees and customers of
utmost concern.
These linked guidelines will be strictly enforced for all
hearing attendees
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May 22, 2020 -
The
VRH Instructions document (link) is updated.
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May 7, 2020 -Pursuant
to Open Meeting requirements, the Commission announces that the
Medical Fee Guide Committee will hold a virtual meeting on
Monday, June 8, 2020 at 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held using
Microsoft Teams and will discuss reimbursement rates for
telehealth procedure codes. If you would like to telephonically
observe the meeting, please dial 1(443)961-6421 and at the
prompt, enter 454770597 plus the pound sign. If you have any
questions about the meeting or plan on attending, please email
jvanderpuije@wcc.state.md.us.
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May 1, 2020- Pursuant
to the authority granted by COMAR 14.09.17, on 5/01/20, Chairman
Aumann issued Administrative Order 2020-02 regarding extension
of deadlines
Read the Administrative Order 2020-02.
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April 30, 2020
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Practitioners Requesting Video Hearings should indicate in the
"justification" section that there is a set-with and include
set-with claim number. Also, please review your VRH request
carefully prior to submitting. If you realize that a mistake was
made when the emergency hearing request was submitted (such as
incorrect email address provided), please email
Alackington@wcc.state.md.us. Do not file a correction
notice.
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Try our
Online Employee Claim.
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Insolvent Carriers
information (Carriers in Liquidation).
An employer that fails to secure compensation (workers' compensation
insurance) for all covered employees may be subject to a penalty not to
exceed $10,000. More
details. A county or incorporated municipality may elect to have the provisions of the death benefits law, specifically LE 9-683.1 through 9-683.5, apply to
their public safety presumption employees.
Get more information here.
Human trafficking
is a horrible crime that continues to exist in Maryland and affects all parts of
the State. Need more information?
Visit the
Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention web page for resources and
more.
National Human Trafficking Hotline: Telephone 1-888-373-7888;
Text:233733
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