According to the National Academy of Social Insurance, Wisconsin spends more per dollar on worker's compensation medical care than any other state, 77% compared to the national average of 50%. Let that sink in. Chris serves on several boards and councils, including: Worker's Compensation Advisory Council Chris joined WMC in 2013 with significant experience in state government and Wisconsin politics, having worked in a leadership role at a state agency, as a chief-of-staff in the state legislature and on several political campaigns. Chris is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He lives in Sun Prairie with his wife and children.
Friday Jan 5, 2018
11:45 a.m. doors open NEW LOCATION Members:
Jane Brill, Marketing and Program DirectorFIRST FRIDAY FORUM: Wisconsin Workers' Compensation Costs & Reform
The same report also shows that compared to our Midwest neighbors, Wisconsin has the most expensive insurance per $100 of payroll - 46% above the Midwest median.
A second report, from the Workers Compensation Research Institute in Boston, found that Wisconsin's medical costs per claim for worker's compensation is the most expensive in the nation, 61% above the median for injuries that require a week or more off work, 46% above the median for all injuries.
Our speaker, Chris Reader, Director of Health & Human Resources Policy at Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) works with lawmakers and state agencies to advance pro-growth reforms in a number of policy areas including employment law, unemployment insurance, worker's compensation, education, workforce development, health care and telecommunications.
Wisconsin Apprenticeship Advisory Council
Wisconsin Apprenticeship Consortium
Wisconsin Compensation Rating Bureau Governing Board & Rating Committee
Wisconsin Technology Council Board of Directors
State Superintendent's Standards Review CouncilDate and Time
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM CST
12:00 p.m. lunch served
1:15 p.m. program concludesLocation
Sheboygan Elks Club #299
1943 Erie Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081Fees/Admission
$20 when paid online at time of registration
General Admission:
$38 when paid online at time of registration
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