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Work comp: COMPACT newsletter

COMPACT is a quarterly publication for workers' compensation professionals. Published by the Department of Labor and Industry's Workers' Compensation Division, this newsletter provides the most recent news and case information in the field of workers' compensation. Visit the archive for past editions.

March 2026

Contents

Law changes, department updates

  • Jeanne Vogel named DLI's SCF director

  • Insurance lookup updated for zero estimated exposure policies

  • DLI's PTSD-related webpage, resources updated

  • Request for feedback on rule draft:  Possible amendment to rules governing workers' compensation treatment parameters

  • 'No WID online' request process transitions to DLI from CAH

Tips, reminders

  • Reminder about paying, denying medical bills

  • Ask the ADR and Work Comp Campus pro

  • Mileage rate increases for 2026

  • Translated webpages, materials, Language Line available via DLI website

  • Workers' compensation, Campus assistance available by phone, email

Data reports

  • COVID-19 claim duration, identifying long COVID

  • Minnesota workplace injury, illness rate in 2024 holds steady at all-time low

  • Subscribe to DLI's email newsletters

  • CompFact:  Workers' compensation claims, system cost continue long-term decline

Events, training

  • Training opportunities:  Orientation; provider update

  • Workers' compensation events calendar

  • Register today:  Minnesota CLE Workers' Comp Institute, April 28 and 29

Court decisions

  • Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals decisions

  • Minnesota Supreme Court decisions

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