Workers' Compensation Blog

June 30, 2026 | Insurers, self-insured employers and third-party administrators

Workers’ compensation insurers, self-insured employers, third-party administrators, hospitals and clearinghouses must provide the Department of Labor and Industry with the name and contact information of a designated employee to answer questions related to the submission or payment of medical bills, as required by Minnesota Statutes section 176.135, subdivision 9.  

June 30, 2026 | All workers' compensation

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has started planning for the third annual Workplace Rights Week, Sept. 13 through 19, 2026. Workplace Rights Week in Minnesota is an opportunity to educate workers and employers about their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.

May 8, 2026 | All workers' compensation

On May 12, 2026, the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) unit will be presenting to members of the medical community at the 2026 Day with the Payers event at the Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.

May 8, 2026 | All workers' compensation

Learn more about the position on the Minnesota Careers website (search Job I.D. 93765) and apply directly to the posting by Thursday, May 14.

May 8, 2026 | All workers' compensation

The DLI Workers’ Compensation Division has created a new guidance document for electronic data interchange (EDI) first action transactions in an effort to provide additional clarification for stakeholders. This resource will provide clear guidance about the various types of EDI first action transactions, when to use them and when each type of transaction is due.

May 8, 2026 | All workers' compensation

The Department of Labor and Industry will host the 2026 Workers’ Compensation Summit on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. Plan to join us and watch for additional communications about registration and becoming a speaker, sponsor or exhibitor for this event in the weeks to come. 

May 8, 2026 | Insurers and self-insured employers

When submitting annual claims for supplementary benefits or second-injury fund reimbursements, stakeholders are required to include supporting documentation, such as “proof of life” or “proof of death” to verify the injured worker remained eligible for benefits during the reimbursement period.

April 23, 2026 | Attorneys and Legal Staff

Attorneys and legal staff members may be wondering about the reason for an increase in Work Comp Campus email notices stating their access to a claim was removed, when they are still representing a party in the claim. This is often due to a data security function within Campus.

April 23, 2026 | Health care providers | Insurers and self-insured employers

Recently, the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has noticed an increase in the number of questions about payment or denial of medical bills. Payer and health care provider payment and billing responsibilities are outlined in Minn. Stat. § 176.135, subds. 6 and 7, and Minn. R. part 5221.0600. Excessive charges are covered under Minn. R. part 5221.0500. 

April 23, 2026 | All workers' compensation

The Insurance Verification Lookup function (also linked from the DLI website) will be temporarily unavailable from noon, Thursday, April 23 until 8 a.m., Monday, April 27.