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Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission | 2015 Annual Report
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Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission
Implementation of Paperless Option
Implemented the environmentally friendly Paperless Option for attorneys,
which saves time and eliminates the need to mail hard copies to those
enrolled.
Timely Filing Supported by VWC Compliance Efforts
Obtained favorable results from the implementation of monthly EDI
report cards and insurance late filing fines, supporting timely filing of
necessary workers’ compensation information.
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Additional Compliance Enforcement
Successfully executed the implementation of an Investigative Unit for
insurance compliance enforcement.
Efficiency Initiatives
Completed the Change in Condition pilot, with 34% of claims resolved prior to
hearing. Also established a Records Retention Policy, which reduces the annual
cost of physical and electronic document storage.