NU Online News Service, June 1, 12:05 p.m. EDT

Citing medical costs as the reason, the California State Compensation Insurance Fund has filed for a 15 percent increase in premium rates.

The announcement Friday of the increase for a midyear rate plan will apply to new and renewal workers' compensation policies effective on or after July 1, the state-created insurer said.

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