Category / Topic Archives: Benefits

PPD Evaluation Exam Cost Rises in 2023

By Jason Weinstock on May 27, 2023 Posted in Information Center,Permanent partial disability awards

While the cost of a Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) exam usually falls on the workers’ compensation insurer, there are rare situations when the burden falls on an injured worker. Unfortunately, this burden just got a bit heavier for the injured workers to carry. Effective February 1, 2023, the cost of a PPD evaluation for 2 … Continue reading PPD Evaluation Exam Cost Rises in 2023 →

NV Workers’ Compensation Mileage Reimbursement Increased for 2023

By Jason Weinstock on May 22, 2023 Posted in Benefits,Mileage reimubursement

Nevada Workers’ Compensation Mileage Reimbursement Rate Increase 2023 Effective January 1, 2022, the mileage reimbursement rate for Nevada workers compensation related travel has been increased from 58.5 cents per mile to 65.5 cents per mile. See the Division of Industrial Relations’ memorandum here. What Mileage Reimbursement Benefit is an Injured Worker Eligible to Receive for … Continue reading NV Workers’ Compensation Mileage Reimbursement Increased for 2023 →

Nevada Workers’ Compensation Average Monthly Wage Benefits for Injuries after July 1, 2022 (FY 2023)

By Jason Weinstock on May 18, 2023 Posted in Average Monthly Wage,Benefits

Average Monthly Wage for Fiscal Year 2023 increases! For Fiscal Year 2023, which began on July 1, 2022, the maximum average monthly wage used to calculate workers’ compensation benefits has increased to $7.309.80. This is applicable to injuries on claims filed after July 1, 2022. If you have a claim established already, this increase will … Continue reading Nevada Workers’ Compensation Average Monthly Wage Benefits for Injuries after July 1, 2022 (FY 2023) →

PPD Cost Rises In 2022.

By Jason Weinstock on February 18, 2022 Posted in Information Center,Permanent partial disability awards

While the cost of a Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) exam usually falls on the workers’ compensation insurer. There are circumstances when the burden falls on the injured worker. Unfortunately, this burden just got a bit heavier for the injured workers to carry in these rare situations. Effective February 1, 2022, the cost of a PPD … Continue reading PPD Cost Rises In 2022. →

Mileage Reimbursement Increased for 2022.

By Jason Weinstock on February 4, 2022 Posted in Information Center,Mileage reimubursement

Effective January 1, 2022, the reimbursement rate for workers compensation related travel has been increased from 56 cents per mile to 58.5 cents per mile. See the Division of Industrial Relations’ memorandum here. Injured workers are eligible for mileage allowance under NAC 616C.150. Mileage is eligible for reimbursement if the injured worker is (1) traveling … Continue reading Mileage Reimbursement Increased for 2022. →

Nevada Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injuries After July 1, 2021 (FY 2022).

By Jason Weinstock on July 6, 2021 Posted in Average Monthly Wage

Average Monthly Wage for Fiscal Year 2022 Increases! For Fiscal Year 2022, which began on July 1, 2021, the maximum average monthly wage used to calculate workers’ compensation benefits has increased to $6,927.83. This is applicable to injuries on claims filed after July 1, 2021. If you have a claim established already, this increase will … Continue reading Nevada Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injuries After July 1, 2021 (FY 2022). →

SB 289 part 1 – New Apportionment Rules

By Jason Weinstock on June 25, 2021 Posted in Information Center,Legislative proposals,Permanent partial disability awards

This year’s legislative session was a big one, so big that I will need to break it down into separate blogs. There were three bills that passed this session, that will have an impact on workers’ compensation. The biggest of which was SB 289, which made changes to apportionment, who can sign C-4s, determinations sent … Continue reading SB 289 part 1 – New Apportionment Rules →

Cost of PPD Increases (2021)

By Jason Weinstock on February 19, 2021 Posted in Permanent partial disability awards

While the cost of a Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) exam usually falls on the workers’ compensation insurer. There are circumstances when the burden falls on the injured worker. Unfortunately, this burden just got a bit heavier for the injured workers to carry in these rare situations. Effective February 1, 2021, the cost of a PPD … Continue reading Cost of PPD Increases (2021) →

Mileage Reimbursement Decreased Again for 2021, Effective January 1, 2021.

By Jason Weinstock on January 29, 2021 Posted in Mileage reimubursement

Effective January 1, 2021, the reimbursement rate for workers compensation related travel has been decreased from 57.5 cents per mile to 56 cents per mile. See the Division of Industrial Relations’ memorandum here. Injured workers are eligible for mileage allowance under NAC 616C.150. Mileage is eligible for reimbursement if the injured worker is (1) traveling … Continue reading Mileage Reimbursement Decreased Again for 2021, Effective January 1, 2021. →

The Nevada Supreme Court Says That PPD Benefits Can Be Paid After An Employee Retires.

By Jason Weinstock on October 9, 2020 Posted in Information Center,Permanent partial disability awards

On October 8, 2020, the Nevada Supreme Court published their decision in Clark County v. Brent Bean, 136 Nev. Adv. Op. 65 (2020). The Court took the opportunity to agree with the District Court’s reasoning to deny Clark County’s Petition for Judicial Review that permanent partial disability (“PPD”) benefits differ from temporary total disability (“TTD”) … Continue reading The Nevada Supreme Court Says That PPD Benefits Can Be Paid After An Employee Retires. →

New Workers’ Compensation Provider Lists

By Jason Weinstock on October 2, 2020 Posted in Information Center,Medial Providers

Previously, I wrote a blog about SB 381, which was a bill passed in the 2019 legislative session that changed how workers’ compensation developed and published their provider lists. SB 381 was codified in the Nevada Revised Statutes at NRS 616C.087. This new statute dictates how many doctors for each specialty an insurer must has … Continue reading New Workers’ Compensation Provider Lists →

3 Things to Check to Determine If Your PPD Award / Workers’ Compensation Settlement Is Correct.

By Jason Weinstock on August 14, 2020 Posted in Permanent partial disability awards

Frequently I am asked by potential clients and current clients whether there is a settlement at the end of their workers’ compensation case or how much their case is worth. This question is often hard or impossible to answer. Sometimes, I can estimate whether I think you are likely to have a permanent partial disability … Continue reading 3 Things to Check to Determine If Your PPD Award / Workers’ Compensation Settlement Is Correct. →

If I Have A Workers’ Compensation Claim, Can I Find a New Job?

By Jason Weinstock on August 7, 2020 Posted in Benefits,Information Center,Light duty

A lot of clients have this question. Frustration often sets in immediately after the injury, but can be made worse if the injured employee feels she is not being treated fairly at work, is not receiving TTD (pay for being out of work) benefits, receiving TTD benefits, or their employer is not following their work … Continue reading If I Have A Workers’ Compensation Claim, Can I Find a New Job? →

Nevada Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injuries After July 1, 2020 (FY 2021).

By Jason Weinstock on July 10, 2020 Posted in Average Monthly Wage

For Fiscal Year 2021, which began on July 1, 2020, the maximum average monthly wage used to calculate workers’ compensation benefits has increased to $6,275.73. This is applicable to injuries on claims filed after July 1, 2020. If you have a claim established already, this increase will not affect your benefits. The maximum temporary total … Continue reading Nevada Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injuries After July 1, 2020 (FY 2021). →

New Treating Panel of Workers’ Compensation Doctors is Now Posted!

By Jason Weinstock on July 3, 2020 Posted in Information Center,Legislative proposals,Medial Providers

In a previous blog post I talked about SB 381, which was passed in the 2019 legislative session. SB 381 created some much-needed changes and added regulation in how the Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) compiles their treating provider list. Prior to SB 381 the DIR’s treating provider list had over 4,000 providers, 50% of … Continue reading New Treating Panel of Workers’ Compensation Doctors is Now Posted! →

New 2020 Actuarial Tables Released On June 23, 2020, Go Into Effect On July 1, 2020.

By Jason Weinstock on June 26, 2020 Posted in Permanent partial disability awards

In 2015 Attorney Virginia Hunt, along with a group of other claimant’s attorneys, determined that the Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) had been slacking on their statutory duties to update the actuarial annuity table used in the calculation of permanent partial disability (PPD) awards. It was determined that the actuary table being used had not … Continue reading New 2020 Actuarial Tables Released On June 23, 2020, Go Into Effect On July 1, 2020. →

What Are Nevada Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

By Jason Weinstock on April 10, 2020 Posted in Benefits,Information Center

If you are injured at work, it is important to know what you are entitled to and what are Nevada workers’ compensation benefits. The Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NIIA) is the act that governs Nevada’s workers’ compensation in conjunction with NRS 616 – 617 and NAC 616 – 617. In short Nevada’s workers’ compensation benefits … Continue reading What Are Nevada Workers’ Compensation Benefits? →

What Are Light Duty Job Offers and What Should I Look For?

By Jason Weinstock on January 17, 2020 Posted in Light duty,Permanent Work Restrictions

When you are injured at work, your treating physician gives you a physician’s progress report (PPR) or a work activity report. These reports inform you, your workers’ compensation adjuster, and your employer of any work restrictions you may have. The PPR will guide your light duty job offer. On the PPR there is a place … Continue reading What Are Light Duty Job Offers and What Should I Look For? →

Workers’ Compensation Mileage Reimbursement Decreased for 2020, Effective January 1, 2020.

By Jason Weinstock on January 10, 2020 Posted in Mileage reimubursement

Effective January 1, 2020, the mileage reimbursement decreased for 2020. The rate for workers compensation related travel has been decreased from 58 cents per mile to 57.5 cents per mile. The Division of Industrial Relations publishes the change at the beginning of every year. This years change was announced on January 3, 2020, and can … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation Mileage Reimbursement Decreased for 2020, Effective January 1, 2020. →

Changes to Nevada Workers Compensation Law for Stress (PTSD) Claims and Concurrent Wages After the Passing of AB 492.

By Jason Weinstock on December 27, 2019 Posted in Average Monthly Wage,Concurrent wages,Legislative proposals,psychological injury

AB 492 was a “two birds with one stone” bill that was passed during the 2019 legislative session. The bill brought much needed changes to Nevada workers compensation law for both stress claims and the calculation of concurrent wages! Changes Made to the Statute for Stress Claims. NRS 616C.180 is the statute that governs claims … Continue reading Changes to Nevada Workers Compensation Law for Stress (PTSD) Claims and Concurrent Wages After the Passing of AB 492. →

The Nevada Supreme Court Addresses the Traveling Employee Rule in Recent Decision.

By Jason Weinstock on December 20, 2019 Posted in Appeals,Benefits,Information Center

The Nevada Supreme Court has not previously clarified how to treat an employee who travels for work and is injured while away. The question in Buma v. Providence Corp. Development is whether employees that travel for work are covered by workers’ compensation insurance and to what degree. The analysis starts with NRS 616C.150(1) that states … Continue reading The Nevada Supreme Court Addresses the Traveling Employee Rule in Recent Decision. →

2019 Brought Positive Changes To Vocational Rehabilitation!

By Jason Weinstock on December 13, 2019 Posted in Information Center,Legislative proposals,Vocational rehabilitation

Vocational rehabilitation is one the few things/programs I like about the Nevada workers’ compensation system. In short it offers injured workers the ability to learn a new trade and find a job, when they can no longer return to their previous employment. See my blog on vocational rehabilitation for more information. The conclusion of the … Continue reading 2019 Brought Positive Changes To Vocational Rehabilitation! →

The Division of Industrial Relations Held an Important Training this Week (11/13/19).

By Jason Weinstock on November 15, 2019 Posted in Information Center,Medial Providers

The Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) held an important training this week (11/13/19) to discuss the implementation of new workers’ compensation provider lists after the passing of SB 381. The DIR is part of the State of Nevada Department of Business and Industry. They are the regulatory agency that more or less oversees workers’ compensation … Continue reading The Division of Industrial Relations Held an Important Training this Week (11/13/19). →

Picking a Workers’ Compensation Doctor in Nevada.

By Jason Weinstock on November 8, 2019 Posted in Information Center,Medial Providers,Medical Care

Nevada workers’ compensation doctors are typically picked from the workers’ compensation insurer’s provider list. What does that even mean? Workers’ compensation insurance companies have a list of doctors who are in their network and are willing to see injured workers. Recent changes in the law effective in January 2020 will require these insurance companies to … Continue reading Picking a Workers’ Compensation Doctor in Nevada. →

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