Workers' Compensation

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Hot Topics and Trends in Workers' Compensation 2024

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Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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2 hours 58 minutes
Christine Hummel
Wendy Smith
Charles Consagra
Matthew Donnelly
With Christine Hummel from Hummel Consultation Services + 3 others
Recorded May 06, 2024
Product ID 98535

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Overview

Stay Informed of Recent Changes and Challenges

Stay on the cutting edge of your practice! This focused updates course sums up significant changes shaping workers' compensation law right now. Explore how different states handle the issue of marijuana use and workplace injuries, determine which injuries are compensable in the hybrid workplace, and much more. Register today!

  • Review best practices for handling Medicare Set-Asides.
  • Hear the latest issues concerning marijuana and workers' compensation.
  • Examine legal updates regarding COVID-19, workers' comp claims, and the hybrid workplace.
  • Learn how to deal with complex medical issues in workers' comp claims.

This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2024 Content Advisory Committee Member Brad Kolling.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Reviewing New Workers' Comp Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) Rules and Recent Changes
  2. Current Issues Surrounding Workers' Compensation and Marijuana
  3. COVID-19, the Hybrid Workplace, and Workers' Comp Claims: Current Issues and Legal Updates
  4. Complex Medical Issues in Workers' Comp Claims

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Product ID 98535

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Reviewing New Workers' Comp Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) Rules and Recent Changes

    1. The Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2018 (the "MSA Bill")
    2. The Amended WCMSA Review Process
    3. When Are Post-Settlement WCMSA Reductions Possible?
    4. Practical Guidance for Changing Submitters When Clients Switch Vendors
    5. Zero Dollar WCMSA Allocations: Essential Documentation You Need
    6. Other Vital Updates You Can't Afford to Miss

  2. Current Issues Surrounding Workers' Compensation and Marijuana

    1. Is Medical Marijuana a Compensable Medical Treatment?
    2. Marijuana and Workers' Comp Insurance Carrier Reimbursements
    3. How Do States Handle the Issue of Intoxication? Is Cannabis Use the Reason for the Injury?
      1. States That Do Not Allow Payment of Medical Marijuana - and Why
      2. States Where There Are Controversies (Including Current Court Cases)
      3. States That Do Allow Payment of Medical Marijuana - and Why
    4. State Trends in Recreational Marijuana Legalization and Effects on Compensability of Workplace Injuries

  3. COVID-19, the Hybrid Workplace, and Workers' Comp Claims: Current Issues and Legal Updates

    1. COVID-19: What Elements Need to Be Shown to Make It a Compensable Workplace Injury?
    2. The Diversity Among the States and How They've Dealt With COVID-19
    3. COVID-19 and the Hybrid Workplace
      1. What Sorts of Injuries Could Be Compensable?
      2. When Are You on the Clock?

  4. Complex Medical Issues in Workers' Comp Claims

    1. Differentiating New vs. Pre-Existing vs. Work-Aggravated Injuries and Conditions
    2. Primer on Repetitive Motion and Related Injuries
    3. Toxic Exposure, Burns, and Occupational Illnesses Made Simple
    4. Stress, Anxiety, Depression vs. Traumatic Brain Injury

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Insurance professionals, workers' compensation administrators, HR professionals, accountants, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Christine Hummel
Christine
Hummel
Hummel Consultation Services
Wendy S Smith
Wendy S.
Smith
Morgan Akins & Jackson
Charles I Consagra
Charles I.
Consagra
Needle Law Firm
Matthew Donnelly
Matthew
Donnelly
Dallas W. Hartman P.C.
Speaker bio
Christine Hummel

Christine Hummel

Hummel Consultation Services
Christine Hummel

is the president and founder of Hummel Consultation Services, a national legal consultation practice specializing in the application of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act to workers' compensation, liability and no-fault cases. She is an active attorney with licensure in the state of Colorado. With more than 19 years of experience in Medicare compliance, Ms. Hummel is a published author and popular speaker on a wide array of topics related to Medicare compliance. She is a member of the American Bar Association (Health Law Section) and the Colorado Bar Association. Ms. Hummel's legal experience work includes Medicaid, probate and elder law. She donates a significant amount of time volunteering with the Federal Park Service, giving presentations on the roles of women during the American War of Independence. Ms. Hummel earned her B.S. degree from the University of Southern California and her J.D. degree from the University of Denver College of Law.

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Wendy S Smith

Wendy S. Smith

Morgan Akins & Jackson
Wendy Smith

is the managing partner of Morgan Akins & Jackson, where she is the chair of the firm's Northeast Workers' Compensation Department. She is responsible for defending insurance carriers, self-insured entities and third-party administrators in workers' compensation, general liability and subrogation matters. Ms. Smith is a member of the New Jersey State, New York State and Pennsylvania bar associations, as well as a certified arbitrator of the Philadelphia Bar Association. She serves as Judge Pro Tem for Philadelphia County. Ms. Smith is a member of the Alexander F. Barbieri Workers' Compensation Inn of Court. She earned her B.S. degree from Albright College and her J.D. degree from Roger Williams University School of Law.

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Charles I Consagra

Charles I. Consagra

Needle Law Firm
Charles Consagra

is of counsel with Needle Law Firm, where he concentrates in the field of administrative law, with primary specialty in the areas of workers' compensation, unemployment compensation and Social Security. Since 1978, Mr. Consagra has been a part-time faculty member at Keystone College as an instructor in the areas of education, behavioral sciences, criminal justice and business law. He is an instructor in business for graduate students through Marywood University. Mr. Consagra earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Scranton and his J.D. degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. He earned his Master of Arts degree in counseling psychology and his Master of Science degree in Ed from Marywood University. Mr. Consagra also holds a M.Div degree and Ph.D. degree (all but dissertations).

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Matthew Donnelly

Matthew Donnelly

Dallas W. Hartman P.C.
Matthew Donnelly

is an attorney at Dallas W. Hartman P.C., located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He dedicates his practice exclusively to Pennsylvania workers' compensation representation. Mr. Donnelly has perspective from both sides of the aisle having previously worked for a major workers' compensation insurance defense firm. Currently, he represents injured workers seeking to obtain or defend their workers' compensation benefits in all stages of case handling, from initial client intake through appellate practice. Mr. Donnelly has previously lectured as a panel member for pre-law students at Grove City College. He earned his B.A. degree from Grove City College and his J.D. degree from Dusquesne University. Mr. Donnelly is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Mercer County Bar Association.

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