Governor Murphy yesterday signed legislation (S-2559-12/21/2021 Approved P.L.2021, c.310) that extends for the next two years the requirement adopted at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic that health benefits plans reimburse health care providers for telehealth and telemedicine services at the same rate as in-person services, with limited exceptions.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Friday, December 10, 2021
Is the Workers' Compensation System Prepared for Omicron (Updated 12/10/21)
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Senator Murray Calls for Permanent Daylight Saving Time Ahead of Clocks Falling Backward This Weekend
This week, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) spoke on the Senate floor calling for federal action to follow the will of Washington voters and allow Washington state and the rest of the nation to move to permanent Daylight Saving Time (DST). During the speech, Senator Murray called on the Senate to pass legislation she has cosponsored, the Sunshine Protection Act, to establish permanent DST. Murray also pressed for executive action by the Biden administration to grant states like Washington, that have voted to move to permanent DST, a waiver to do so.
Saturday, June 5, 2021
Neurological symptoms like fatigue common in mild COVID
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Bill to Overhaul National Unemployment Insurance Technology
Friday, February 26, 2021
Law Would Increase Transparency in the Workers’ Compensation Medical Delivery System
Monday, February 22, 2021
NJ Airport Workers' Pay Bill Clears Senate
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey - Statutory Presumptions of Compensability Extended
Governor Phil Murphy on February 17, 2021, signed Executive Order No. 222. The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended in 2020 on April 7, May 6, June 4, July 2, August 1, August 27, September 25, October 24, November 22, and December 21, and again in 2021 on January 19. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey
Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 210. The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020, through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended on April 7, May 6, June 4, July 2, August 1, August 27, September 25, October 24, and November 21. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.
Monday, December 7, 2020
Trust Through Transparency
A significant concern of employees, employers, and insurance companies is whether or not the new COVID-19 vaccines are safe to take. Vaccine efficacy is going to have a significant impact on the decision-making process.
Monday, November 23, 2020
NJ Governor Extends the Public Health Emergency
NJ coronavirus cases continue to soar. “At least 15 new coronavirus deaths and 3,968 new cases were reported in New Jersey on Nov. 22. Over the past week, there has been an average of 3,821 cases per day, an increase of 79 percent from the average two weeks earlier, “ The NY Times reported.
Thursday, November 12, 2020
NJ Files Lawsuits Against Two Waterfront Sites for Contamination
As part of the State of New Jersey’s continuing commitment to protect public health and restore natural resources degraded by those who refuse accountability, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe today announced the filing of two lawsuits to compel the clean-up of contamination and recover Natural Resource Damages (NRDs).
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
NJ Tightens COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions
NJ coronavirus cases continue to soar to a new daily number of 3,877 and a Rate of Transmission 1.25% and the state has now issued further restrictions to curb the spread of the potentially fatal virus. These new restrictions will impact business in the entertainment and hospitality field as well as indoor sports.
Monday, November 9, 2020
The COVID-19 Advisory Board and the Future of Workers’ Compensation
Today, the Biden-Harris Transition announced the formation of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board, a team of leading public health experts who will advise President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Harris, and the Transition’s COVID-19 staff. The Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board will be led by co-chairs Dr. David Kessler, Dr. Vivek Murthy, and Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith. Dr. Beth Cameron and Dr. Rebecca Katz are serving as advisors to the Transition on COVID-19 and will work closely with the Advisory Board.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Lessons from Asbestos Litigation Apply to COVID Claims
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
A Federal Heroes Compensation Fund
Sunday, April 12, 2020
OSHA Steps Backwards on COVID-19 Occupational Exposures
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Law Enacted to Phase-Out Use of Military Burn Pits
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Dramatically Reform New Jersey's Medical Marijuana Program, Expand Patient Access
Saturday, July 13, 2019
Surveillance drones: Coming soon to Nebraska workers’ compensation?
Last summer Brody posted about the possibility of drone surveillance in workers’ compensation cases in Nebraska. Some new developments lead me to believe that drone surveillance of injured workers in Nebraska may be coming soon.