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The finalized 21-day compliance report for 2012 is now available. |
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You are cordially invited to attend the 12th Annual Workers' Compensation Conference June 10-11, 2013, at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. Details for attendees and exhibitors. |
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The statewide average weekly wage for injuries occurring on and after Jan. 1, 2013 is $917.00 per week and represents an increase of 3.3 percent from 2012. Additional information on the statewide average weekly wage is available here. |
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2013 National Safety Council (NSC) Training Offered |
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The Department of Labor & Industry implemented Release 1 of the Workers' Compensation Automation and Integration System, or WCAIS, on Sept. 17, 2012. The first of two releases, Release 1 will activate new functionality for the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB) and Helpline. Read more... |
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The 87th annual Governor’s Occupational Health and Safety Conference will be held Oct. 28 – 29, 2013, at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, Pa. Please visit the GOSH Conference website for more information: http://www.pasafetyconference.com. |
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To arrange Safety Committee Training please contact the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Health & Safety division at 717-772-1635 or E-mail at Ra-li-bwc-SAFETY@pa.gov. |
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The Bureau of Workers' Compensation has published a draft Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Claims Implementation Guide and its supporting documents on the Workers' Compensation Automation & Integration System (WCAIS) project website at www.dli.state.pa.us/wcais. The final version of the guide will provide technical information, procedures and explanations to help claims administrators prepare and navigate future EDI processes. |
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Utilization Review Announcement: The revised LIBC-601 (REV 04-12) is the only form accepted at this time. When filing, it is important to remember that the request must be filed within 30 days of the receipt of the bill and report that pertain to the start date of the treatment submitted for utilization review. |
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Fee Review announcement: Effective immediately, appeals of fee review determinations to a hearing officer should be filed on the Request for Hearing to Contest Fee Review Determination, form LIBC-606. Appeals will be heard by seven workers’ compensation judges who have been specially appointed as fee review hearing officers. The form, and additional information, is available here. |
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In order to comply with federal regulations, changes were made to Unemployment Compensation (UC) Chapter 61 regulations, which took effect February 12, 2011. See, 34 Pa. Code Section 61.25, "Confidentiality of Information and Fees," which contains provisions which limit the use of unemployment compensation information in courts. Section 61.25 (a)(2) is the rule of confidentiality of information and discusses the issue of competent evidence, while (a)(3) enumerates permissible disclosures of unemployment compensation information. These changes will impact requests from workers' compensation practitioners. Text of Chapter 61 is available here. |
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Notice regarding applications for fee review: Please note that all applications for fee review should continue to be mailed to the Bureau of Workers' Compensation at 1171 S. Cameron St., Room 310, Harrisburg, PA 17104-2501. Additional information about the application for fee review is available. |
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The 2010 Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation and Workplace Safety report is now available online. |
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The 2009 Work Injuries and Illnesses Report is now available online. |
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Nominations Sought for Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence. Each year, select Pennsylvania employers are presented with the Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence for demonstrating outstanding progress in accident and injury prevention. The Governor’s Award is a great way to recognize both the hard work that goes into preventing injuries and the remarkable results that can be achieved by safety excellence. Employers can nominate themselves, or they can be nominated by another party. All nominations must be submitted by June 1. Click here for more information. |
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Please note that the Bureau of Workers' Compensation does not issue certificates of non-insurance. To obtain a certificate of non-insurance, contact the Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau, United Plaza Building, Suite 1500, 30 S. 17th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103-4007, Phone: 215-568-2371.
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Attention workers’ compensation medical providers and repricers: Read the bureau’s statement of purpose of adoption of usual and customary charge reference. |
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Are you a Pennsylvania employer performing work in Ohio? Find out why you must have Ohio workers' compensation coverage for your employees. |
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ATTENTION PROVIDERS - The online LIBC-507 and LIBC-9 tutorials are being provided to assist providers in the completion of the Application for Fee Review and Medical Report forms. If you need further assistance, you may contact the Fee Review Section at 717-772-1900. |
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General workers' compensation information for injured workers now available in Spanish. Información general sobre la compensación de los empleados para aquellos empleados que han sufrido accidentes/lesiones en el trabajo está disponible en Español. |
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PA Employer WC Insurance Info. is now available. |
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Current versions of Pennsylvania's various workers' compensation Rules and Regulations and Statements of Policy are available. |
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Attention PA Employers: Required Workplace Posters are available free of charge from the Department of Labor & Industry |
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Changes to the WC Act as made by Act 147 (HB 2738) |
