The South Carolina Senate confirmed the reappointment of three Workers’ Compensation Commissioners on April 16, 2014. Commissioner T. Scott Beck, Commission Avery Wilkerson, Jr. and Commissioner Aisha Taylor have been reappointed for terms from June 30, 2014 through June 30, 2020. Commissioner Beck was also appointed as Chairman for a term beginning on June 30, 2014… Continue Reading
Commissioners’ Top 10: Inside tips about hearings
At the SCWCEA 35th Annual Medical Seminar, the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commissioners had an opportunity to share their top ten hearing requests and tips with attendees. Here are a few that may be of use to you: When preparing Pre-Hearing Briefs, follow the Commissioner Specific Preferences. Avoid duplicate APA submissions. Commissioners Roche and James would… Continue Reading
Emailed Forms Now Accepted at the SCWCC
You can now file your Forms 15, 17, 18, 19, and 20 via email to the SCWCC. This new system should save you time and money. Please note, the SCWCC will not process improperly submitted e-mails, so you will need to follow these guidelines: The subject line of the e-mail must read: WCC#(space)_______(space)Form__. Example: WCC#1234567 Form20.… Continue Reading
Give Kids a Chance: Donate to Kids’ Chance of South Carolina
The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) Annual Conference is just around the corner. On Sunday, October 20, 2013, Kids’ Chance of South Carolina will host its annual silent auction, which is held the first night at the conference. Last year, the silent auction raised approximately $17,812.23 for Kids’ Chance Scholarships. Kids’ Chance of… Continue Reading
Don’t Miss the Kids’ Chance Annual BBQ and Bluegrass
Post by Rebecca Halberg President, Kids’ Chance SC Attention Upstate friends! Join us this Friday (February 8) for the Kids’ Chance Annual BBQ and Bluegrass fundraiser. The event will be in the Management Facility on the Flour Daniel campus, located at 101 Fluor Daniel Drive in Greenville. Please come enjoy an evening of fun… Continue Reading
New Mileage Reimbursement Rate is 56.5 Cents Per Mile
Post by Rebecca Halberg The SCWCC increased the mileage reimbursement rate to 56.5 cents per mile, which is effective as of January 1, 2013. The previous mileage reimbursement rate, effective July 1, 2012, was 55.5 cents per mile. Here is a mileage reimbursement chart to assist you in calculating mileage incurred over varying reimbursement rates since… Continue Reading
SCWCC Develops System to Notify General Contractors of Insurance Coverage Cancellations
Post by Rebecca Halberg The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act holds general contractors liable for injuries sustained by employees of their subcontractors if the subcontractor fails to acquire or maintain proper workers’ compensation insurance coverage. As a general rule, general contractors should request a Certificate of Insurance from subcontractors upon commencement of each… Continue Reading
Kids’ Chance Silent Auction Raises $17,812.23 for Scholarships
On behalf of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina, thank you to all our donors, volunteers and bidders who made the 2012 Silent Auction a success. Your hard work allowed us to net $17,812.23 in scholarship funds for children of South Carolina workers killed or seriously injured in work-related accidents. Post by Rebecca Halberg, President,… Continue Reading
Upcoming Events in Charleston Kids’ Chance SC
Post by Rebecca Halberg I am excited to announce two new fundraisers benefiting Kids’ Chance of South Carolina. Both fundraisers will be next week in Charleston. Join us for Swagger! On Thursday, September 20, 2012, join us for Swagger: A Fundraiser. A Fashion Show. The Fashion Show begins at 7:00 p.m. at Memminger Auditorium… Continue Reading
New Hearing and Informal Conference Cost Assessments
Post by Rebecca Halberg At the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission meeting today, the Commissioners approved the new hearing and informal conference cost assessments for Fiscal Year 2013, which runs from July 2012 through June 2013. South Carolina Code Regulations 67-614 and 67-804(H) give Commissioners the authority to issue cost assessments in certain situations. If a… Continue Reading
