WCRIBMA’s COVID-19-Related Changes to the Manual Rules Extended through 2021
The Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau (WCRIBMA) has issued Circular Letter No. 2378, dated December 22, 2020, and titled Revisions to Manual Rules Related to the Covid-19 Pandemic-Extension of Expiration Date. The purpose of this filing is to extend the December 31, 2020 expiration date to December 31, 2021 for rules that were established…
WCRIBMA Adds New Features to Class Code Lookup Tool
Agents who write workers’ comp will appreciate the recent enhancements to WCRIBMA’s Class Code Lookup Tool. In addition to the associated phraseologies and current and historical rating information for each class code, users can now get a full description of the operations covered under each classification; all of the applicable filed and approved footnotes that…
WCRIBMA Revises Rules on COVID-19 Paid Furloughed Employees
The MA DOI has approved the Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau of Massachusetts (WCRIBMA) revisions to the manual rules (Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation & Employers Liability Insurance Manual and Massachusetts Statistical Manual) related to COVID-19 pandemic.
WCRIBMA Issues Revisions to Manual Rules Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
On July 10, 2020, the Massachusetts Division of Insurance (“DOI”) approved the WCRIBMA’s attached Filing Memorandum and Exhibits for revisions to the Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation & Employers Liability Insurance Manual and Massachusetts Statistical Manual rules related to COVID-19 Pandemic to become effective for new, renewal and outstanding policies effective on and after 12:01 a.m. on…
WCRIBMA Issues Changes to Workers’ Comp Rates & Codes
WCRIBMA Issues Changes to Workers’ Comp Rates & Codes On March 31, the Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau (WCRIBMA) issued four Circular Letters (Nos. 2362-2365) on the following workers’ compensation topics: General Revision of Rates Applicable to New and Renewal Business; Changes in Manual Rates by Class; Manual Rates and Rating Values; and COVID-19…
Number One’s WC Coverage for Your Auto Service Customers
Number One’s WC Coverage for Your Auto Service Customers Number One’s Workers’ Comp (WC) Program is one of our most popular “niche” markets and we assist many members with a variety of business types. We are excited to share that our WC markets can provide coverage for auto service customers, including certain repair services, tire retailers,…