Regulatory Compliance

CorVel has provided workers’ compensation management services to Maryland employers for more than 30 years. Our approach is that all injured workers need quality healthcare and compassionate guidance from someone who is familiar with their case. CorVel provides personalized attention, along with the expertise needed to help speed return to work, while ensuring patients understand and follow treatment plans and get their questions answered quickly. All so that recovery can continue and life can get back on track.

Our comprehensive return to work program ensures collaboration and communication with all interested parties including the injured worker, employer, human resources, medical and safety teams, and healthcare providers. We use technology, compassionate case management for employees and cost containment measures, to give Maryland employers a superior program.

 

Maryland Regulatory Updates  04/11/2024

SB 750 – Altering the Exception to the Exclusivity of an Employer’s Liability Under Workers’ Compensation Law For Covered Employees Who Are Injured or Killed As the Result of the Deliberate Intent of the Employer to Injure or Kill the Covered Employee; Deeming an Employer to Have Acted With Deliberate Intent Under Certain Circumstances; Establishing an Exception to Exclusivity of Liability of an Employer Under Workers’ Compensation Law For a Covered Employee Who Is Killed By Another Employee; and Applying the Act Retroactively.

Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)

Summary For 02/05/2024: 

This measure removes an employer’s liability shield under the workers’ compensation system if the employer:

• has actual knowledge that injury or death is substantially likely to occur and disregards that knowledge;
• or acts in a premeditated or willful manner to cause injury to the employee.

It similarly allows claims to be brought by surviving kin if the employee is killed by the intentional action of another employee.

It takes effect October 1, 2024 and is retroactive January 1, 2022.

Most Recent Update: 

03/05/2024 – This measure was heard on March 5 in the Senate Finance Committee. No action was taken on the measure.  This measure remains eligible for consideration in the committee of referral.

SB 919 – Extending, For 60 Days, the Period of Time During Which the Workers’ Compensation Commission May Modify an Award Related to a Workers’ Compensation Claim If an Appeal Is Filed During the Original 5-Year Period During Which the Commission Maintains Authority to Modify an Appeal.

Issues:  Workers’ Compensation (General)

Summary For 02/07/2024:  This measure extends the time limit to modify a workers’ compensation award by 60 days if an appeal is filed.

It takes effect October 1, 2024.

Most Recent Update: 

03/05/2024 – This measure was heard on March 5th in the Senate Finance Committee. No action was taken on the measure.  This measure remains eligible for consideration in the committee of referral.

Maryland HB 1285 – Authorizing Certain Licensed Social Workers to Register As a Rehabilitation Practitioner; and Authorizing a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical to Provide Evaluation Services For Workers’ Compensation Claims Related to Permanent Impairments Involving a Behavioral or Mental Disorder.

Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)

Summary For 03/19/2024

This measure allows a licensed social worker to be included as a rehabilitation practitioner under the workers compensation system.

This measure is effective October 1, 2024.

Most Recent Update: 

03/18/2024 – On March 18 this measure unanimously passed the House and was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. This measure is eligible for consideration in the committee of referral.

Maryland SB 931 – Authorizing Certain Licensed Social Workers to Register As a Rehabilitation Practitioner; and Authorizing a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical to Provide Evaluation Services For Workers’ Compensation Claims Related to Permanent Impairments Involving a Behavioral or Mental Disorder.

Issues:  Workers’ Compensation (General)

Summary For 03/15/2024: This measure allows and details the requirements for registration under the workers compensation system for a licensed social worker to be included as a rehabilitation practitioner.  This measure is effective October 1, 2024.

Most Recent Update: 

03/05/2024 – This measure was heard on March 5th in the Senate Finance Committee. No action was taken on the measure.  This measure remains eligible for consideration in the committee of referral.

 

Maryland Services

• Workers’ compensation claims administration
• Medical bill review in compliance with state requirements
• Local PPO development and management
• Case management services

Maryland Resources

Maryland Compensation Website

Maryland Government Website