Monthly Archives: January 2016
Mileage reimbursement decreased in 2016
By Jason Weinstock on January 12, 2016 Posted in Information Center,Mileage reimubursementEffective January 1, 2016, the reimbursement rate for workers compensation related travel has been decreased significantly from 57.5 cents per mile to 54 cents per mile. Injured workers are eligible for mileage allowance under NAC 616C.150. Mileage is eligible for reimbursement if the injured worker is traveling to a doctor’s appointment related to his or her workers … Continue reading Mileage reimbursement decreased in 2016
Occupational Illnesses Frequently Denied by Insurers
By Jason Weinstock on January 7, 2016 Posted in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,Information Center,Occupational IllnessesIt isn’t always clear what the difference between a work-related illness and an illness that doesn’t originate in work activities but is made worse when the employee must try to work. Even when it is obvious and doctors directly report that an illness is caused by an employee’s particular work duties, you can count on most … Continue reading Occupational Illnesses Frequently Denied by Insurers