Workers' Compensation Seminar

10/22/2010

 

POMCO Group Holds Workers' Compensation Seminar

POMCO Group will hold it's Workers' Compensation Seminar at its corporate headquarters office, 2425 James St. in Syracuse, NY from 9:30 a.m. - noon on October 22. Topics to be covered are:

Overview of Sect 25A Liability / Labor Market Removal Defenses - presented by Ken Goldman, Partner @ Wolff, Goodrich & Goldman
If you've ever wondered what a section Section 25A is or what you need to do to prepare for a Section 25A claim, this session is for you. In addition to defining a Section 25A and providing tips for preparing claims we will also be discussing recent issues and case laws associated with a 25A.

NYS Medical Guidelines and Fee Schedules - presented by Ariann Rockwell and Sharon Miller, POMCO Group - Risk Management Division
The last time New York State published a guidebook defining appropriate medical treatment for workers' compensation injuries was in 1996. Fourteen years later, New York has published updated Medical Treatment Guidelines - if the guidelines are appropriately utilized by physicians and carriers/benefit administrators, and backed by the Board, they hold great potential to decrease medical utilization - and lower overall medical cost. Join POMCO Group directors as they provide an overview of the revamped medical treatment guidelines

Future of Claims Reserving: The Advent of Capped Indemnity Benefits. - presented by Bryan Thompson
As the New York State Workers' Compensation Board begins implementing caps for indemnity benefits, self-insured benefits plans have an opportunity to save significant dollars on lost time claims. This session will inform you of ways to develop options in reserving claims for your company.

WAMO's 2009 progress and its future -presented by Carl Copps and Laurie Riley, Counsel to NYS WCB
There have been some changes to WAMO since its inception, this session will update you on its progress to date and what will (and will not) develop as a result of the law.

If you are interested in attending the conference, please email kconklin@pomcogroup.com to register or to request webinar sign-in information.