Subrogation Rights of First Responders' Employers

Lawmaker Amends Bill to Limit Subrogation Rights of First Responders’ Employers

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April 23, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – Sacramento, CA – Lawmaker Amends Bill: California Assemblymember Liz Ortega has amended AB 1329 to restrict when public employers can recover workers’ compensation costs in lawsuits brought by first responders. Under the proposed changes, cities, counties, and other public employers would lose their subrogation rights if a first responder’s […]

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CA WCIRB Announces September 2025 Pure Premium Rate Filing

CA WCIRB Announces September 2025 Pure Premium Rate Filing

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CA WCIRB Announces: Proposed Rate Hike of 11.2% Reflects Increased Costs and Claim Frequencies Oakland, CA – April 22, 2025 – CA WCIRB Announces: The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) Governing Committee has authorized the submission of a September 1, 2025, Pure Premium Rate Filing to the California Insurance Commissioner. This filing

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Employers Hold the Wheel: New Webinar Urges Shift from Distracted to Focused Driving

Employers Hold the Wheel: New Webinar Urges Shift from Distracted to Focused Driving

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Sentry Insurance Spotlights Employer Responsibility in Preventing Work-Related Collisions April 21, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – Employers Hold the Wheel: Distracted driving remains a leading cause of workplace injuries, legal claims, and costly vehicle accidents. Yet according to a new on-demand webinar from Sentry Insurance, many employers overlook their role in creating a safer driving culture.

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AB 1329: California Moves to Reform SIBTF and Curb Soaring Workers’ Comp Costs

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April 23, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com — California lawmakers are advancing Assembly Bill 1329 (Ortega) to confront the mounting challenges facing the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF). With costs skyrocketing and inconsistent standards driving litigation, the bill aims to strengthen oversight, tighten eligibility rules, and ensure the Fund’s future viability. Why SIBTF Needs Urgent Reform

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CWCI Reports 16% Increase in QMEs, 17% Jump in Panel Requests

CWCI Reports 16% Increase in QMEs, 17% Jump in Panel Requests

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April 15, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – CWCI Reports: The number of Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) in California’s workers’ compensation system increased by 16% in 2023, according to a new report released by the California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI). At the same time, requests for QME panels surged by 17%, highlighting continued demand for medical-legal services

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Worker Loses Appeal on AWW, Benefit Termination, and Doctor Change Request

Worker Loses Appeal on AWW, Benefit Termination, and Doctor Change Request

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April 21, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – Worker Loses Appeal on AWW: A California worker’s challenge to the calculation of their average weekly wage (AWW), the termination of workers’ compensation benefits, and a request to change treating physicians has been rejected by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). WCAB Supports Employer’s Wage Calculation The worker argued

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California Licensing Boards Warn of Blackmail Scam Targeting Healthcare Professionals

California Licensing Boards Warn of Blackmail Scam Targeting Medical Professionals

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April 19, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – California Licensing Boards: Healthcare professionals across California are once again being targeted by a sophisticated blackmail scam, prompting a renewed joint warning from the Medical Board of California, the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). This latest iteration follows similar extortion attempts

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Committee Moves MLFS Update and Cost-of-Living Bills to Suspense File

CWCI: CA Workers’ Comp Med-Legal Costs Surge Under 2021 Fee Schedule

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April 15, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – CWCI: CA Workers’ Comp: The California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) has released a new study showing a sharp increase in medical-legal (med-legal) costs following the implementation of the updated Medical-Legal Fee Schedule (MLFS) in April 2021. Although the schedule aimed to improve Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) retention and streamline

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Workers' Comp Rate Filing Hearing Scheduled by CDI for June 10

WCIRB Proposes 11.2% Hike in Workers’ Comp Pure Premium Rates

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April 15, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – WCIRB Proposes 11.2% Hike in advisory pure premium rates, citing rising claims costs and changing industry dynamics. The California Department of Insurance (CDI) will review the recommendation in an upcoming public hearing. What Is Changing and Why It Matters The pure premium rate serves as a benchmark for insurers,

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CA Court Reinstates Injured Worker’s Civil Suit Against Employer

CA Court Reinstates Injured Worker’s Civil Suit Against Employer

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April 15, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – CA Court Reinstates: In a pivotal decision, a California appellate court has reinstated an injured worker’s civil lawsuit against both his employer and a co-worker, challenging long-held assumptions about workers’ compensation exclusivity. Background: Injury on the Job The case involved a laborer, employed by a private contractor, who was

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