WC Abuse: Tip The Scales?
Sunday, June 3rd, 2001 Workers' CompensationWorkers Compensation insurance specialists are full tilt into an evolution of their specialty. The coverage and applications have changed significantly since inception, and we are now seeing changes that will impact the fundamental nature of the product. With the rise of the concept for 24-hour coverage, we have seen an examination of the complexities of providing medical treatment coverage and lost wage benefits. Originally Designed as a Safety Net In the early 1900’s, workers in many industries were exposed to conditions that were neither healthy nor safe … either through their own poor safety practices or through the lack of health and safety instruction from their employer. As a result, workers’ compensation laws were adopted by every state in the U.S. between 1911 and 1940.
