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January/February 1996, Vol.
119, Nos. 1 & 2
Charles A. Berreth
New or revised legislation focused on detecting or preventing fraudulent claims, penalties for nonpayment of benefits or uncontested medical expenses, and coverage issues. Several States now recognize collective bargaining agreements under their workers' compensation statute. Many of the changes in workers' compensation laws focused on detecting or preventing fraudulent claims, penalties for not paying benefits or uncontested medical expenses, and issues involving coverage. This article is a summary of legislation enacted by individual States.
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