Washington lawmakers are weighing changes to workers’ comp that would tighten medical provider standards and boost long-term disability benefits for injured workers with families.

WASHINGTON STATE - The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries is proposing a nearly 5% increase in the rate that both employers and workers pay for workers' compensation next year. The ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...