Research
The Effect of SB 899 on Temporary Disability Benefits
This preliminary analysis on the effects of recent California workers' compensation reforms shows that reform may be associated with lower TD payments, fewer paid TD days, faster injury reporting, and faster claim closure. Under the 2004 reform bill (SB 899), ultimate TD payments will take at least two years to develop, so the authors urge caution in interpreting and applying these preliminary results.
Injury Scorecard – Shoulder, Arm, Knee and Lower Leg Sprains – Supplemental Exhibits
These worksheets provide detailed supplemental exhibits and analysis to the injury scorecard associated with shoulder, arm, knee and lower leg sprains.
Injury Scorecard – Shoulder, Arm, Knee and Lower Leg Sprains
The enclosed Score Card is the second in the ICIS injury series and provides detailed data and graphics on California work injury claims involving shoulder, arm, knee and lower leg sprains. Based on CWCI Industry Claims Information System (ICIS) data, these injuries are among the most common diagnoses in California workers' compensation, and though they tend to cost less than other injuries, this CWCI Score Card shows that 1/3 of these sprain cases result in lost time, with total benefit payments averaging more than $19,000 after 2 years.
MPNs and Medical Benefit Delivery-Preliminary Results
This analysis measured changes in the percentage of injured worker outpatient treatment visits to network providers by timeframe and type of medical service. The study examined provider-based medical treatment data from AY 2002 through AY 2005 claims.
Injury Scorecard – Spine Disorders with Spinal Cord or Root Involvement
The enclosed Score Card is the third in the ICIS injury series and provides detailed data and graphics on California work injury claims involving spine disorders with spinal cord or root involvement. Based on CWCI Industry Claims Information System (ICIS) data, these injuries account for just 2% of work injury diagnoses in California, but a high percentage of these injuries result in permanent disability, so they consume more than 8% of all payments, making them among the most costly workers' compensation claims in the state.
Injury Scorecard – Spine Disorders with Spinal Cord or Root Involvement – Supplemental Exhibits
These worksheets provide detailed supplemental exhibits and analysis to the injury scorecard associated with spine disorders with spinal cord or root involvement.
