Plattsburgh Workers’ Comp Board Office to Close
- The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board will close its Plattsburgh customer service center on May 4.
- The agency said most hearings now occur virtually, reducing the need for smaller regional offices.
- In‑person appointments for the area have already been handled through the Albany district office.
- The closure follows a similar consolidation involving the Jamestown office last year.
Ross County Woman Ordered to Repay $55K in Workers’ Comp Fraud
- A Ross County woman was ordered to repay more than $55,000 after investigators found she collected workers’ compensation disability benefits while working at multiple retail jobs.
- The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation opened the case after receiving a complaint about her employment status.
- Records show she pleaded guilty to workers’ compensation fraud in Franklin County.
- She received a suspended 12‑month sentence and five years of nonreporting community control.
Pennsylvania Approves Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease
- The Pennsylvania Insurance Department approved a 1.22% reduction in loss costs used to set workers’ compensation premiums.
- The filing, submitted by the Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau, took effect April 1 for new and renewed policies.
- Officials said the change is expected to lower premium costs for many employers.
- Workers’ compensation benefits and coverage requirements remain unchanged under the updated rates.