US House Passes Reauthorization of Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Act through 2034
On June 29, 2026, the US House passed the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, by a vote of 373-15.
USDOL Office of Workers’ Compensation Seeks Comments on Hearing Loss Claims
On June 23, 2026, the US DOL Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) provided an opportunity to comment on rules related to hearing loss and the US Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act.
CMS Requests Suggestions for Webinar Subjects
On June 15,2026 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) opened requests for feedback about topics for webinars.
Medicaid Work Requirements and Unemployment Work Requirements May Overlap
On June 3, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted Interim Final Rules for the Medicaid Program with respect to the Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals.
US House Ways and Means Committee Reports Legislation to Recover Fraudulently Claimed Unemployment Compensation
On May 21, 2026, the US House Ways and Means Committee voted by a vote of 41 – 0 to report H.R. 8873, the Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act, for consideration by the House of Representatives.
CMS should take note of the CBO report recommending restrictions in Opioid prescriptions
The Congressional Budget Office recently issued a report including recommendations to reduce Opioid use and the impact on individuals covered
President Trump Announces Regulatory Reform UI and Workers’ Compensation
On February 19, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order asking federal agencies to review regulations and report back to
CMS Releases Updated Guidance for Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Reporting and Reviews
On April 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released new detailed guidance for reporting workers’ compensation
Bi-Partisan COMP Act (HR 7368) Gains Support from Business and Worker Representatives
On Friday, March 15th business and worker representatives joined in support of the Comp Act (HR 7368) introduced by Congressmen Mike
CMS Expands Workers’ Compensation Reporting Requirements with No New Statutory or Regulatory Authority
On February 23, 2024 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an alert seeking to expand the Section