New Workers’ Compensation Coding System Goes Into Effect Oct. 1

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Employers will soon have to adopt a new system for coding and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses that could help them improve their claims reimbursement rates. Effective Oct. 1, 2015, all enti ties covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) will be required to use the International Classification of Diseases, Modification, and Procedural Coding Systems (ICD-10) to … Read More

What Is Personal Insurance & Do I Have It?

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Personal liability insurance protects your assets if you injure another person or damage someone else’s property. It’s also known as third-party insurance because it protects you if a third party files a claim against you. Personal liability insurance can be purchased as part of a package policy (such as a homeowners or automobile insurance policy) or as a separate policy … Read More