Despite calls from the President and a grass roots campaign over the Congressional break to urge the Senate to pass an EUC extension, Majority Leader Reid has concluded that there are not 60 votes for a version of a bill that would further extend emergency unemployment compensation after the week ending December 28th. Although there was [...]
After weeks of discussion and procedural moves related to the proposed EUC extension the Senate could not come up with 60 votes on a version of legislation to move ahead on an extension. A major sticking point on the part of Republicans was the lack of provisions to pay for an extension. Majority leader Reid at [...]
Each year we accept nominations for awards to individuals who have had a profound impact on the Unemployment Insurance system as researchers, policy leaders and contributors to the integrity of the program. UWC accepts nominations for consideration and announces the awards at the annual National Unemployment Insurance Issues conference. The conference is hosted by the National [...]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on December 27, 2013 published proposed rules with respect to the Right of Appeal for Medicare Secondary Payer Determination Relating to Liability Insurance (including Self-Insurance), No Fault Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Laws and Plans. The proposed rules may be found at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-12-27/pdf/2013-30661.pdf# and provide for comments to be [...]
In release dated November 6, 2013, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is providing an updated version of the Reference Guide. The following sections of the Guide have been enhanced or added: 9.4.1.1 – Most Frequent Reasons for Development Requests: The five most common omissions as provided by the WCRC. 9.4.2 – WCRC Team Background [...]