The insurance industry is pushing hard to reduce benefits to injured workers in NC. Unfortunately, the information upon which their “reform” proposals are based, is misleading. Not only will “reform” hurt injured workers, but it will also place further burdens upon North Carolina Taxpayers: instead of employers, through their insurance companies, paying for injured workers, the burden will be shifted to public assistance, which is directly funded by taxes. Insurance Industry Skews Data:
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/report-backed-by-insurance-industry-skews-ncs-workers-compensation-data-could-hurt-workers-and-taxpayers-115482254.html