Since becoming effective, the implementing rules promulgated by the Department of Health and Family Services have been criticized for going beyond what was intended by the legislature. Efforts are being made by several organizations, including the State Medical Society and the Wisconsin Health and Hospital Association, to narrow the scope of rules to bring them in line with the enabling legislation and still accomplish the goal of protecting our state s more vulnerable population. The Dodson Group Insurance Company underwrites this insurance program. The insurance program continues to grow with 45 new clients joining the program in 1998. Part of the success of the program is due to our clients awareness of emphasizing safety in the work place, which has allowed the program to declare a dividend the past four years.
State laws prohibit insurance companies from guaranteeing future dividends.
For more information on the Workers Compensation Insurance Program, contact Bob Borland at SMS ext. The Commission on Environmental and Occupational Health, in collaboration with Greg Krohm,WC Administrator, created the document. The American Medical Association is a co-sponsor of the event. The day is designed to call attention to alcohol problems on a national level and to indicate that alcohol use disorders are identifiable and treatable. On April 8, free voluntary screenings will be conducted through community health care organizations such as hospitals, treatment facilities and mental health centers.