April 08, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com – California employers are facing an unprecedented $2 billion in costs as part of the SIBTF Assessment 2025, funding the state’s Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF). This sharp increase in the SIBTF Assessment 2025 is driven by a surge in claims and rising costs, putting significant […]
SIBTF Pushes CA Employers’ Assessments Over $2 Billion in 2025 Read Post »
April 08, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com – The DIR IMR Report 2024 from the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) provides detailed insights into the state’s Independent Medical Review (IMR) program. According to the DIR IMR Report 2024, the process continues to serve as California’s primary method for resolving disputes over medical treatment
DIR Releases 2024 IMR Report: Workers’ Comp Dispute Trends Read Post »
April 8, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — CWCI Board Election 2025: The California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) has announced the election of its 2025 Board of Directors, with Eric M. Hansen, Senior Vice President of Underwriting at Preferred Employers, re-elected as Chair. Hansen has served on CWCI’s Board since 2014 and joined the
CWCI Elects 2025 Board, Re-Elects Eric M. Hansen as Chair Read Post »
April 7, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com – CA Delivery Owners: John Nemandoust and Annette Assil, a Los Angeles couple, have been sentenced after a California Department of Insurance (CDI) investigation exposed that they underreported more than $21 million in employee payroll for their delivery businesses as part of an alleged workers comp
CA Delivery Owners Ordered to Repay in Workers’ Comp Scheme Read Post »
April 7, 2025 | Washington, D.C. — MedLegalNews.com — MultiPlan Price Fixing Case: The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) recently entered the ongoing antitrust legal battle against MultiPlan (now known as Claritev), a tech company that assists health insurers in controlling healthcare costs. This case has gained national attention, as it alleges that MultiPlan’s algorithms
Feds Intervene in MultiPlan Price-Fixing Case Read Post »
April 4, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews,com — DWC Pharmacy Committee Meeting Update: The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) will convene its Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. As in previous sessions, the meeting will be accessible both virtually and in person, providing
DWC Pharmacy Committee to Meet April 16, 2025 Read Post »
April 4, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com –DWC Medical Fee Schedule Update: The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has announced new updates to the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS), specifically for Physician Services and Non-Physician Practitioner Services. These adjustments, which take effect for services rendered on or after April 1, 2025, ensure California’s
DWC Updates Medical Fee Schedule for All Providers Read Post »
April 4, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Assemblymember Liz Ortega has amended Assembly Bill 1329 to significantly alter California’s Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF), proposing its renaming to the Second-Chance Employer’s Risk Reduction Trust Fund. The SIBTF Reform Bill aims to reform the program that provides supplemental benefits to workers with pre-existing
April 3, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Standardized Med-Legal Report Templates: California lawmakers are advancing a bill to standardize med-legal report templates, aiming to improve efficiency and consistency in medical-legal evaluations. The proposed legislation seeks to reduce disputes, expedite claim resolutions, and enhance clarity in reports used for workers’ compensation and legal proceedings.
Bill Proposes Standardized Med-Legal Report Templates Read Post »
April 3, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The Cal OSHA understaffing bill has been introduced by California legislators to tackle chronic workforce shortages at the state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). The proposed legislation seeks to boost staffing levels and strengthen the agency’s capacity to enforce workplace safety regulations across California.
Bill Seeks to Address Understaffing at Cal/OSHA Read Post »
