House Bill No. 175 (Effective 6/27/13)

March 17, 2014

House Bill 175 Effective 6/27/13, Governor Markel signed House Bill 175 into legislation. This bill and the Department of Labor Regulations expected to be passed in conjunction with HB 175 are intended to positively impact workers’ compensation rates in the state of Delaware. Many of the changes are reductions or…

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Strangest Comp Claim Ever?

February 18, 2014

Dear Boss, I write this note to you to tell you of my plight and at the time of writing I am not a pretty sight; my body is all black and blue, my face a deadly grey. And I hope you’ll understand why Paddy’s not at work today. I was working on the…

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DE Dept of Labor Message 10.10.13

October 10, 2013

 Delaware Office of Workers’ Compensation (OWC) Health Care Payment System (HCPS)  If you have any additional questions, feel free to call (302-761-8200) or e-mail ( hcpaymentquestions@state.de.us ) the Delaware Office of Workers’ Compensation, Medical Component. The attached pharmacy formulary and “Justification For Use Of Non-Preferred Medication” have been revised to better reflect…

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DE Dept of Labor Message 9.6.13

September 6, 2013

Delaware Office of Workers’ Compensation (OWC) Health Care Payment System (HCPS) Please do not respond to this ListServ e-mail.   If you have any additional questions, feel free to call (302-761-8200) or e-mail ( hcpaymentquestions@state.de.us ) the Delaware Office of Workers’ Compensation, Medical Component.  As many of you may already know, significant…

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Combined Campaign for Justice

July 20, 2013

Elzufon partners Chris McGarry and Andrew Carmine participated in the Combined Campaign Cup benefiting the Combined Campaign for Justice. Elzufon, Austin, Tarlov and Mondell was a sponsor of the event.  The Combined Campaign supports legal services for low income families in Delaware including the Community Legal Aid Society, Delaware Volunteer Legal Services and Legal Services…

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DE Dept of Labor Message 7.11.13

July 11, 2013

Delaware Office of Workers’ Compensation (OWC) Health Care Payment System (HCPS)  Please do not respond to this ListServ e-mail.   If you have any additional questions, feel free to call (302-761-8200) or e-mail ( hcpaymentquestions@state.de.us ) the Delaware Office of Workers’ Compensation, Medical Component. REVISED “AGREEMENT AS TO COMPENSATION PAID” FORM NOW…

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Delaware Workers’ Compensation Maximum/ Minimum Rates 2013

July 1, 2013

Effective 7/1/13 Secretary of Labor John J. McMahon, Jr. has announced that the average weekly wage in Delaware for calendar year 2012 was $991.19. This wage figure was derived from data from employers participating in the State’s unemployment insurance system.  Based on this weekly wage figure, the maximum weekly workers’…

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DE Dept of Labor Message 6.27.13

June 27, 2013

Delaware Office of Workers’ Compensation (OWC)Health Care Payment System (HCPS) Please do not respond to this ListServ e-mail. If you have any additional questions, feel free to call (302-761-8200) or e-mail( hcpaymentquestions@state.de.us ) the Delaware Office of Workers’ Compensation, Medical Component.   Governor Markell Signs HB175 into Law, Effective 6/27/13 House Bill 175…

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