The Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner has approved the PCRB’s proposed loss costs and other rating values, as filed. Also included in this filing are Auditable Payroll Adjustments to the Basic Manual. The commissioner also approved the proposed loss costs and rating values for the Federal (“F”) Classifications. These filings both become effective as of 12:01 a.m., April 1, 2026.
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PCRB has issued Circular No. 1838 announcing the 2025 Pennsylvania and Delaware Premium Call. By direction of the Governing Boards, all member companies are required to submit premium information on an individual company basis, with electronic filings due no later than March 13, 2026.
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PCRB has introduced an upgraded, interactive Volunteer Firemen Exposure Form (VFEF), replacing the prior flat-file submission process with a secure, system-integrated intake tool.
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Registration is now open for the 2026 Workers Compensation Symposium, hosted by the Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau (PCRB) and Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau (DCRB).
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The Pennsylvania Insurance Department has announced the availability of refunds related to the 2003 Workers’ Compensation Security Fund (WCSF) assessment, pursuant to Act 45 of 2025.
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The Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau (PCRB) has launched an updated, digital and automated version of the ERM-14 Ownership Form, replacing the legacy PDF with a streamlined online submission process. The enhanced form is used to report ownership and legal entity changes, including mergers, consolidations, combinations, and transfers that may impact experience modification and merit rating calculations.
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The PCRB will host a virtual Industry Briefing from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18 to outline key details of its 2026 loss cost filing, submitted to the Pennsylvania Insurance Department on November 24, 2025, and other timely updates. Filing No. C-387 proposes an overall loss cost change of –1.22%, with a planned effective date of April 1, 2026.
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On November 24, 2025, the PCRB submitted Filing No. C-387 to the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, containing a proposed overall loss cost change of -1.22%. The proposed effective date is April 1, 2026.
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court appeared skeptical this week about continued reliance on the “Red Book” to determine Average Wholesale Price (AWP) for prescription drug reimbursement in workers’ compensation claims. During Nov. 19 oral arguments in Federated Insurance Co. v. Summit Pharmacy, several justices questioned whether Red Book values represent any true “average wholesale price” or simply reflect a private publisher’s pricing methodology.
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The Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau (PCRB) has appointed Charles “Chuck” Tagland as Director of Classification & Field Operations, effective November 3, 2025—advancing the organization’s focus on accuracy, operational excellence, and strong service to member carriers.
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The Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau (PCRB) has released its audited financial statements for 2024, now available on the Financial Statements and Assessments page of our website.
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PCRB submitted Filing No. 346 on September 18, 2025 to implement Act 121 of 2024, expanding PTSI eligibility for certain first responders. Proposed loss cost adjustments are limited to four classes—0807 Ambulance Service: Salaried Employees, 0985 Police or Firefighters: Salaried Employees, 0993 Volunteer Ambulance Corps - First Responders, and 0994 Volunteer Fire Company - First Responders—with an estimated statewide impact of +0.13%.
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The Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau (PCRB) has released Information Bulletin #030 to clarify access to its recently launched analytics platform, WorkComp360™, and preview new capabilities arriving this fall.
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PCRB will be performing system maintenance on the WorkComp360 product from Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. through Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. ET.
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The Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner has approved the PCRB’s proposed loss costs and other rating values, as filed. Also included in this filing are Auditable Payroll Adjustments to the Basic Manual. The commissioner also approved the proposed loss costs and rating values for the Federal (“F”) Classifications. These filings both become effective as of 12:01 a.m., April 1, 2026.
Read Entry01/22/2026
PCRB has issued Circular No. 1838 announcing the 2025 Pennsylvania and Delaware Premium Call. By direction of the Governing Boards, all member companies are required to submit premium information on an individual company basis, with electronic filings due no later than March 13, 2026.
Read Entry01/21/2026
PCRB will be performing system maintenance on the WorkComp360 product from Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. through Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. ET. During this time, WorkComp360 will be temporarily unavailable. All other external PCRB sites and services will remain fully operational. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to improve our systems.
Read Entry01/20/2026
PCRB has introduced an upgraded, interactive Volunteer Firemen Exposure Form (VFEF), replacing the prior flat-file submission process with a secure, system-integrated intake tool.
Read Entry01/19/2026
Registration is now open for the 2026 Workers Compensation Symposium, hosted by the Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau (PCRB) and Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau (DCRB).
Read Entry01/12/2026
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department has announced the availability of refunds related to the 2003 Workers’ Compensation Security Fund (WCSF) assessment, pursuant to Act 45 of 2025.
Read Entry01/05/2026