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New Workers’ Comp Bill from Legislature in Light of Governor Wolf’s Veto of Their Last Effort

Posted on by Karl Voigt IV, Esq.

by Karl Voigt April of this year saw Governor Wolf's veto of Senate Bill 936, which called for a drug formulary for treatment of injured workers. This was a victory for injured workers. Advocates of the formulary claimed that it would have addressed the opioid epidemic and the high cost of compound creams. Opponents maintained … Continue reading New Workers’ Comp Bill from Legislature in Light of Governor Wolf’s Veto of Their Last Effort →

Workers’ Compensation Senate Bill 936: Trojan Horse Legislation

Posted on by Karl Voigt IV, Esq.

Update: this bill is up for vote on Monday, February 5, 2018 by Karl Voigt The Pennsylvania Senate is promoting new legislation that poses as a solution to the opioid crisis, but in reality seeks to control and any all medications prescribed by doctors. Pennsylvania Senate Bill 936 proposes that workers' compensation medications be limited … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation Senate Bill 936: Trojan Horse Legislation →