Montana Agency To End Workers’ Comp

• The Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority says it will stop providing workers’ comp coverage to municipal workers next year.
• The agency provides pooled coverage for local governments for liability coverage, benefits and risk management.
• MMIA says it is having trouble meeting costs for the workers’ comp program after losing 12 municipalities that left for the Montana State Fund.
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Pennsylvania Bill Would Extend Medical Control

• Proposed legislation would allow Pennsylvania employers to use health care networks for treating injured workers for longer than currently allowed.
• House Bill 1998 would remove the 90-day cap on network usage.
• Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) is carrying the bill to help cut workers’ comp costs and improve outcomes.
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