Regulatory Compliance

CorVel is a national provider of industry leading workers’ compensation solutions to Vermont payors. Incidents and injuries can be reported to our 24/7 call center, to the online claims system or via mobile apps. Reports are immediately processed by our proprietary rules engine where medical management begins immediately as needed, and the claim is assigned to a Claims Adjuster within one business day or less of initial receipt.

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 Vermont employers a superior program.

Vermont Legislative updates 07/01/2025

Topic: Medical Case Management, Translation, Penalty

This act allows workers’ compensation claimants to request medical case management services and, for claimants who do not speak English fluently, to receive translation services.

The insurer must respond in writing within 14 days of a request from a provider for preauthorization for services. If the insurer fails to respond or denies the request, the Commissioner may authorize the services notwithstanding the denial or failure to respond.

25 V.S.A. section 650: This section provides enhanced penalties for the late payment of weekly benefits to workers’ compensation claimants. Provides that the late fee penalty must be the greater of: (1) $10; (2) five percent of the benefit amount for the first payment made after the established day; (3) 10% of the benefit amount for the second late payment; and (4) 15% of the benefit amount for a third or higher late payment.

The act requires employers to report late fees to the Department of Labor on a quarterly basis, including the reason for any late fees and steps to avoid future late fees, and for the Department to compile the data and submit a written report to the General Assembly by January 15, 2027. A failure to submit the report may result in a penalty of up to $500.

Vermont Regulatory Updates 03/06/2023

HB 217 – An Act Relating to Miscellaneous Workers’ Compensation Amendments

Summary:

This measure sets the fiscal year 2024 workers’ compensation insurance premium rate at 1.5%. It also sets the self-insured loss rate at 1%. It further establishes that in years where the legislature does not set the rate directly, it remains unchanged from the previous year. It also allows claimants to object to a discontinuance. It takes effect upon enactment.

Outlook: 

02/28/2023 – This measure is scheduled for a hearing on March 1 in the House Ways and Means Committee, chaired by Representative Emilie Kornheiser (D). The State House is now open to the public but in-person meeting participation is limited due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A live stream of this hearing will be available at  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1akzzVH35AlFalPl5LmYfQ/featured. Testimony will be accepted by telephone and electronically by contacting the committee assistant. In Vermont, measures typically have multiple hearings and can be heard in multiple committees before being considered for passage.

HB 286 – An Act Relating to Miscellaneous Workers’ Compensation Amendments

Summary:

This measure allows an employer to require an employee receiving temporary disability benefits to engage in a good-faith effort to search for work if the employee has been released to work and the employer cannot offer them work they are released for. It also provides for annual adjustment of disability benefits amounts and increased dependent awards. Finally, it rephrases the section regarding attorney’s fees awards, clarifying and expanding while retaining the same general meaning. It takes effect July 1, 2023, with implementing rules required to be published by July 1, 2024.

Outlook: 

02/17/2023 – This measure has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, chaired by Representative Michael Marcotte (R). The sponsor of this measure serves on the committee of referral. This measure awaits further consideration in the committee of referral at the discretion of the chair.

S 101 – An Act Relating to Miscellaneous Workers’ Compensation Amendments

Summary:

Outlook: 

02/24/2023 -This measure was introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs. This measure is eligible for consideration in the committee of referral.

Vermont Services

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

Vermont Resources

Vermont Compensation Website

Vermont Government Website