Archive for 'Legislation'
Commissioner Flowers adopted the rule to regulate TPAs
All self insured employers should be made aware that Commissioner Flowers adopted the rule to regulate TPAs on November 26, 2005. It’s a fairly comprehensive rule which requires TPAs to do many of the things that insurance companies are required to do (i.e., obtain a certificate of authority, maintain proper books and records, hold [...]
Posted: April 25th, 2007 under Announcements, Legislation.
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TNSIA has prepared several bills for introduction in the Legislature on issues of importance to stakeholders of our organization.
The Tennessee Self-Insurers’ Association has prepared several bills for introduction in the Legislature on issues of importance to stakeholders of our organization. We are working with the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry to try and get these bills passed.
Please note House Bill 2129, sponsored by Rep. Fitzhugh, which is also Senate Bill 1797, [...]
Posted: February 21st, 2007 under Legislation.
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TRIAL COURT SETS ASIDE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, APPROVED BY DOL
A local trial court has set aside a settlement that was effectuated at a Benefit Review Conference and signed by a specialist at the Department of Labor. The settlement was reached following a mediation. The parties entered into and executed a Settlement Agreement which, under the Workers’ Compensation Act, has the same authority as a [...]
Posted: February 13th, 2007 under Case Law Decisions, General, Legislation.
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WC Reform Act of 2004 Upheld as Constitutional
In a ruling that provides a stamp of validity to the 2004 Workers’ Compensation Reform Act, the Tennessee Supreme Court has held the Act to be fully constitutional. The Court’s rulings in JerryWayne Lynch v. City of Jellico, No. E2006-00208-SCR3-CV (Tenn. Aug. 30, 2006) and David A. Lozano v. Lincoln Memorial University, No. E2-6-00207-SC-R3-CV (Tenn. [...]
Posted: February 6th, 2007 under Case Law Decisions, Legislation.
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