6/1/2009
State Fund Files 15% Premium Increase Effective July 1, 2009
May 29, 2009 - State Compensation Insurance Fund today announced it has filed a mid-year rate plan that reflects a 15 percent increase in collectible premium. The revised rates will apply to new and renewal workers’ compensation policies effective on or after July 1, 2009.
“The principal driver of the premium increase is medical inflation,” said Jan Frank, State Fund CEO and president. Medical treatment costs have increased 16 percent annually for the past three years, according to the most recent report published by California's Workers Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau.
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4/2/2009
NEW Heat Illness Prevention Enforcement Q&A
NEW! Interpretations from CAL/OSHA on Heat Illness Prevention thresholds, when shade is required, etc. Clarifies some of the vague parts of the regulation and what enforcement will be looking for.
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3/1/2009
ERGOMATTERS
ErgoMatters® are short articles written by State Fund's team of ergonomics experts. Each article is designed to provide technical or background information on a specific issue pertaining to ergonomics in the workplace.
There are over 60 to choose from.
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7/5/2008
Credit Relief Extended for State Fund Policyholders
SAN FRANCISCO – State Compensation Insurance Fund announced today that it will extend credit to policyholders who have suffered a financial loss or business disruption caused by the hundreds of wildfires burning throughout California. Most fires sparked by lightning, in one of the driest springs on record, have burned some 416,272 acres, destroying 29 structures and threatening 8,638 more. President George Bush decl ared a state of emergency for California, prompting federal aid. State, local and federal firefighters continue to battle the wildfires.
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6/2/2008
State Fund Files 3.5% Premium Decrease
Filing marks a 57 percent cumulative rate decrease since 2004
SAN FRANCISCO – State Compensation Insurance Fund today announced it filed a July 1, 2008 revision to its rating plan, which it anticipates will result in a 3.5% reduction in collectible premium. While base rates will remain unchanged, State Fund has expanded its merit rating and claims-free discount plans to lower rates for policies with superior safety records. The new rate filing will affect new and renewal workers’ compensation policies with an effective date on or after July 1, 2008.
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3/4/2008
New Employee's Guide to Workers' Compensation rev: 3/05
The current version of the New Employee's Guide to Workers' Compensation. This brochure/information is required to be given to new employees for their review and for them to have the opportunity to pre-designate a physician...
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1/7/2008
State Fund's Executive Summary Response
State Fund Welcomes Department of Insurance's Report
"State Fund has already accomplished or begun to implement most of the recommendations in CDI's report."
SCIF Executive Summary Response to CDI report...
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1/7/2008
SCIF's Full Response to CDI Report
State Fund Welcomes Department of Insurance's Report
"State Fund has already accomplished or begun to implement most of the recommendations in CDI's report."
SCIF Full Response to CDI Report...
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1/7/2008
Pneumatic Nailers/Staplers Regulatory Update
Pneumatic Nailers/Staplers Regulatory Update:
The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) approved revisions to Construction Safety Order §1704. Pneumatically-Driven Nailers and Staplers. The revisions were approved by the Office of Administrative Law and the effective date is November 30, 2007.
See link for full regulation...
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12/3/2007
State Fund Holds Line in 2008 Rate Filing
State Fund Holds Line in 2008 Rate Filing
November 26, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO – State Compensation Insurance Fund announced the filing of its January 1, 2008 rating plan, making no change in the average collectible rate level. State Fund’s rate level remains 55% below pre-reform 2003 rate levels. The new rates will apply to new and renewal workers’ compensation policies with an effective date on or after January 1, 2008.
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8/23/2007
State Fund Announces New President
August 15, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO - California State Compensation Insurance Fund (State Fund) today announced the selection of a top executive in the United States commercial property and casualty insurance market as the organization’s president.
Janet Frank is currently Executive Vice President of North American Field Operations for CNA Financial, the fifth largest insurance firm in the United States. She is responsible for the company’s United States and Canada Field Operations, along with Risk Control and Distribution, which generate over $6.5 billion in written premium...
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7/2/2007
State Fund Files an Average 11% Premium Decrease
San Francisco - State Compensation Insurance Fund announced it filed July 1, 2007 workers' compensation insurance rates calling for an 11% average decrease in collectible premiums...
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5/4/2007
State Fund to Receive Over $100,000 in Restitution From Los Angeles Businessman in Workers’ Compensation Fraud Case
State Fund to Receive Over $100,000 in Restitution From Los Angeles Businessman in Workers’ Compensation Fraud Case
May 02, 2007
LOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO – Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Horwitz ordered Rogelio Mata, owner of Rogma Construction Services, to pay full restitution to State Fund of $100,000 after pleading no contest to one count of Insurance Code Section 11880 - insurance premium fraud. Judge Horwitz also sentenced Mata to three days in county jail.
Mr. Mata operated Rogma Construction Services out of his Los Angeles home, and represented his company to State Fund – a workers’ compensation insurance carrier – as a construction clean-up service rather than a construction demolition company. Construction demolition requires more expensive category for workers’ compensation premiums. Rogma Construction Services had 15 to 20 employees, and while Mata reported the correct total payroll to State Fund, he reported it in a lesser-rate class code in order to pay less for his premiums...
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5/4/2007
New Excavation/Trenching Regulations Now in Place
New requirements for trenching/excavations were approved by the OAL and became effective on March 31, 2007. All excavaton related work must now follow these regulations. Section 1541 of Construction Safety Orders.
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5/4/2007
New Regulation Regarding New Production-Type Residential Construction
New and revised regulations relating to roof hazards for production-type residential construction approved by the OAL and effective April 1, 2007. Section 1730 and 1731 of the Construction Safety Orders.
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5/4/2007
Open Letter from State Fund's President
An Open Letter From State Fund’s Interim President
April 13, 2007
Dear State Fund Constituents:
For nearly 100 years, State Fund has served California employers and injured workers with integrity and has earned a reputation for fiscal responsibility. As you may know, State Fund is in the process of an intensive review of its group insurance administrative fee program. At the same time, State Fund is reviewing general aspects of its internal controls. As part of this process State Fund is implementing a new program designed to allow individuals an additional avenue for reporting their concerns...
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4/4/2007
Lawrence E. Mulryan NAmed Interim President of State Fund
Lawrence E. Mulryan Named Interim President of State Fund
March 21, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO - State Compensation Insurance Fund's Board of Directors today announced they have appointed Lawrence E. Mulryan as Interim President. Mulryan will oversee State Fund operations while the Board conducts a national search for a new President.
"Lawrence has more than 30 years of experience within the industry’s legal and regulatory arenas and is widely considered one of California’s premier insurance experts,” said Board Chair Jeanne Cain. "State Fund will benefit tremendously from his leadership, knowledge and integrity.” ...
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4/4/2007
San Diego Contractor Pays State Fund $129,000 in Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Case
San Diego Contractor Pays State Fund $129,000 in Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Case
March 29, 2007
SAN DIEGO/SAN FRANCISCO -- San Diego County Superior Court Judge David Danielsen ordered the owner of a San Diego area tree service company to pay $129,000 in restitution to the State Compensation Insurance Fund as a result of a workers’ compensation insurance fraud case. Kenneth Bojok, 65, who owns Lakeside-based Ken Bojok Tree Service, was also sentenced to 3 years informal probation and ordered to do 250 hours of community service as part of his conviction on one count of workers’ compensation insurance premium fraud and one count of tax evasion...
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1/7/2007
High Hazard Industries List for 2007
High Hazard Industries List
Cal/OSHA High Hazards Industries Listing. If your company is listed, there are some special requirements under Cal/OSHA.
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12/1/2006
State Fund Files Average 9% Premium Decrease
November 27, 2006
Filing marks seventh consecutive decrease; cumulative 49% decrease since 2004
SAN FRANCISCO -- State Compensation Insurance Fund filed 2007 workers’ compensation insurance rates calling for a 9% average decrease in collectible premium. The new rates will affect new and renewal workers’ compensation policies with an effective date on or after January 1, 2007. The filing is State Fund’s seventh consecutive rate reduction. ...
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6/27/2006
New Law will Require All Roofing Contractors to Have Workers' Comp Coverage
Sacramento – A new law signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday May 26 affects roofing contractors in California. Assembly Bill (AB) 881 contains new licensing requirements for all 6,000 licensees with an active Roofing (C-39) classification. If you hold the Roofing (C-39) classification, you must take action as outlined below or your right to perform roofing work in California will be suspended until you comply with the new law.
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6/15/2006
Heat Illness Prevention Regulation Approved by OSHSB
Sacramento - The permanent heat stress regulation, which protects all California employees working outdoors, was adopted today by the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on a 6 to 0 vote. It now goes to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL), which has 30 days to approve, upon which date it becomes effective.
"California has adopted the first heat illness prevention regulation in the country, taking the lead in prevention and saving lives," said Len Welsh, Acting Chief of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). "With temperatures in California summers often reaching triple digits, it's imperative that we protect those who work outdoors."
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6/15/2006
Link to Heat Illness Regulation
Link to the new Heat Illness Regulation and other resources.
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6/1/2006
State Fund Files Rate Decrease
SAN FRANCISCO - Today State Compensation Insurance Fund filed its sixth consecutive rate reduction, reflecting an average collectible premium decrease of 10 percent on new and renewal workers’ compensation policies with an effective date on or after July 1, 2006. The filing also continues an additional 10 percent workplace safety credit for small employers (premium between $1,000 and $75,000 annually) with superior safety records.
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8/26/2005
State Fund To Disclose Broker Commissions To Policyholders
State Compensation Insurance Fund has announced that it will disclose broker commissions to policyholders beginning October 1, 2005. Insurance quotes and terms letters will display the commission rate paid to brokers for the placement of their workers’ compensation policy with State Fund.....
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7/22/2005
Employer Convicted in Worker's Death
A construction company and its owner were convicted this week in Los Angeles Superior Court of willfully violating the Construction Safety Orders on fall protection and floor openings, leading to the death of a worker in 2002.....
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2/15/2005
Reform Update #3 Medical Provider Networks
One of the most anticipated savings provisions of Workers' Compensation Reform (SB899) is for employers to use a medical provider network (MPN) for the treatment of on-the-job injuries to workers.....
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9/3/2004
Reform Update #1 Physician Predesignation
A significant change in workers' compensation law became effective April 19, 2004, and it applies to all dates of injury. Senate Bill (SB) 899 changed the Labor Code (LC) section 4600 requirements for predesignating a personal physician....
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