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State of New Jersey Failed to Address Deficiencies in $96 Million Workers’ Compensation Program

Workers' Compensation

A report released today by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) finds that the agency that manages workers’ compensation claims filed by state employees failed to remedy deficiencies identified three years ago. As a result, the State faces a greater risk of preventable workplace injuries, spurious claims, and wasted tax dollars.

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Workers’ Compensation Insurance Arrangements: Does the model make a difference? Part 1

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Requiring employers provide financial compensation to workers or their families for work-related injury, illness and death is central to achieving this objective. This category includes state fund insurers that act as the “insurer of last resort” within the jurisdiction. There are no jurisdictions with competitive state funds.