Workers Comp Corner October 2017

Employer Responsibility for Insurance Coverage & Exclusions For unemployment insurance purposes, an employer is a legal entity that is required by law to furnish unemployment insurance coverage to one or more individuals. An employer can be a sole-proprietor, a partnership, a limited liability company (LLC or LLP), a corporation, or any other entity for which…

Workers Comp Corner – September 2017

Informative Article from Business Vermont Reprinted with permission Social media and workers’ comp fraud By Glenn S. Morgan The no-fault nature of the Vermont workers’ compensation system means that almost any worker injured on the job will receive benefits. That system relies on an assumption of truthfulness from the injured worker as to the circumstances, extent…

Workers Comp Corner – August 2017

  Are you concerned your employer may not have workers compensation insurance? Workers’ compensation coverage is required for ALL employment, and employers are liable for anyone they employ, including independent contractors and subcontractors. Just click on this link Employer’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage Verification and type in the business name of your employer to determine…

Workers Comp Corner – July 2017

Medical Case Management Medical Case Management refers to the planning and coordination of health care services appropriate to achieve the goal of medical rehabilitation. Medical case management may include, but is not limited to: Care assessment, including a personal interview with the injured employee Assistance in developing, implementing and coordinating a medical care plan for…

Great Member Benefit!

Did you know that you can offer your employees great rates from VACEplus? As a member of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce you are eligible to provide and participate in VACEplus. VACEplus provides: Dental Insurance through Northeast Delta Dental   Vision Insurance through VSP   VACEPlus RATES FOR 2017         For…