Connecticut Work Comp News

Published by Howdy Workers on May 22, 2021May 22, 2021

The latest news about workers compensation in Connecticut.

• NCCI Proposes 9.8% Loss Cost Reduction
  September 25, 2023
  The National Council on Compensation Insurance is proposing an average 9.8% reduction in voluntary loss costs for Connecticut, effective Jan. 1. At the same time, NCCI is proposing an average decrease…
• Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Injured Police Officer's Disability Discrimination Claim
  September 14, 2023
  The Connecticut Appellate Court upheld the summary dismissal of an injured police officer’s claims of disability discrimination. Case: Cooling v. City of Torrington, No. AC 45395, 09/12/2023, published. Facts: Jason Cooling worked…
• Governor Signs Firefighter Cancer Presumption
  August 31, 2023
  Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Wednesday announced that he signed a state budget bill that includes a provision creating a presumption that a firefighter’s cancer diagnosis is a result of hazardous…
• Court Overturns TTD Award to Retired Worker
  August 11, 2023
  The Connecticut Appellate Court ruled that a retired state worker was not entitled to an award of temporary total disability benefits following a post-retirement surgery. Stephen Cochran began working for the…
• Police Officer Can't Get TTD Benefits for Post-Retirement Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
  August 11, 2023
  The Connecticut Appellate Court overturned an award of temporary total disability benefits to a former police officer for his atrial fibrillation and stroke years after retirement. Case: Martinoli v. Stamford Police…
• Governor Signs 'Portal-to-Portal' Coverage for 911 Dispatchers
  June 29, 2023
  Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed a bill that will extend “portal-to-portal” workers’ compensation coverage for 911 emergency dispatchers in certain situations. Gov. Ned Lamont “With ‘portal-to-portal’ coverage, an injury that occurs while…
• Governor Signs Comp Bills
  June 15, 2023
  Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed bills expanding coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder and requiring medical plans to include a way for injured workers to seek a determination of medical necessity…
• No Benefits for Youth Program Supervisor Who Lost Hand in Fireworks Explosion He Caused
  June 15, 2023
  The Connecticut Appellate Court upheld a denial of benefits to a youth program supervisor who lost his left hand when he intentionally ignited the wick of a mortar he had…
• Governor Signs Captives Bill
  June 9, 2023
  Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed a bill modifying provisions relating to captive insurers. Lamont on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 1038, which will allow captive insurers — insurance companies formed to insure…

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