Monthly Archives: July 2018
Impressive Success with Opioid Reduction
State Fund has significantly reduced the number of opioid prescriptions for injured workers by 60 percent since launching its opioid-reduction program in 2014. Our comprehensive opioid-reduction strategy took a two-pronged approach: 1) early prevention in new cases, and 2) reduction … Read more
Meeting the Needs of the Cannabis Industry
On January 1, 2018 California opened the world’s largest legal marijuana market. As a result, more than 5,000 cannabis industry employers are now licensed to do business in California. The demand for workers’ compensation insurance in the cannabis industry has … Read more
Join Us at Upcoming Injury and Illness Prevention Program and Heat Illness Prevention Seminars
State Fund offers California employers free seminars to help them protect their employees and keep their workplaces safe. We encourage you to share this information with your clients—you are also welcome to attend. The upcoming seminars, which run through August, will … Read more
State Fund WC Policies No Longer Required With USL&H Coverage
State Fund has historically stepped up to insure businesses that other carriers find too risky. In fact, part of our very purpose is to act as an important safety net for the marketplace. Providing USL&H coverage back in 1976 when … Read more
State Fund’s Financial Stability
As the carrier that says “yes” to California businesses, State Fund has a responsibility to remain financially sound and ensure California can depend on us to keep our promises now and in the future. We take this responsibility to heart. … Read more
Broker Spotlight – Clark Payan, IIABCal CEO
Clark Payan is IIABCal’s Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the daily management of this important industry association. He works directly with the IIABCal Executive Committee and Board of Directors to implement policy and coordinates IIABCal’s strategic planning process. … Read more
State Fund Serves California’s Workers Compensation Industry
State Fund participates in important industry committees which are integral in shaping a healthy workers’ compensation system in California. Our contributions include our experience, perspective, expertise, and our commitment to California’s employers. State Fund is represented on the following industry … Read more