Check out our blog about CA WCIRB Releases 2024 Geo Study with Interactive Map

CA WCIRB Releases 2024 Geo Study with Interactive Map

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December 6, 2024 – MedLegalNews.com CA The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) has unveiled its 2024 Geo Study, providing key insights into regional disparities in claim characteristics throughout California. This study, complemented by an innovative web-based interactive map, enables users to easily explore vital data across various regions. Key Insights from the […]

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Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) Meeting Insights

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December 5, 2024 – The CHSWC meeting, originally set for March 22, 2024, has been postponed. The meeting will now take place on May 15, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the Elihu Harris State Building Auditorium. The meeting agenda includes the Draft 2023 CHSWC Annual Report and the Draft 2023 WOSHTEP Annual Report. These reports

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The Importance of QME Availability in California Workers’ Compensation Cases

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December 5, 2024 – In California’s Workers’ Compensation system, your availability as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) goes beyond managing your schedule. It is a mandatory requirement set by the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The system allows only 90 days to evaluate an injured worker from the request date, and you must schedule the evaluation

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Taking a Complete History of Injury: A Key Component of QME Evaluations

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Provided by MedLegalNews.com For more insights and expert analysis on medical-legal issues, visit MedLegalNews.com. December 5, 2024 – A comprehensive history from an injured worker is a critical part of Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME Evaluations). This information lays the groundwork for diagnosing the injury, understanding its cause, and determining the appropriate level of care in

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Check out our blog about DWC Announces Transition to CourtCall Video Platform for Hearings

DWC Announces Transition to CourtCall Video Platform for Hearings

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December 4, 2024 – The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has unveiled a significant technological upgrade, transitioning from traditional telephone conference lines to the CourtCall video platform. Beginning March 1, 2025, status conferences, mandatory settlement conferences (MSCs), priority conferences, and lien conferences will shift to this advanced platform. Enhanced Functionality with CourtCall Video Platform To

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Check out our blog about DWC Proposes Updates to Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits and RTW Rules, Invites Public Comment

DWC Proposes Updates to Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits and RTW Rules, Invites Public Comment

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December 4, 2024 – DWC Proposes Updates to Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits Rules The DWC proposed updates to SJDB rules, open for public review online, with feedback due by December 16, 2022. Enhancing Transparency in Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits The updates focus on improving transparency, oversight, and efficiency in the SJDB program to better assist

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Check out our blog about DIR Announces 2025 California Workers Compensation User Funding Assessment Rates

DIR Announces 2025 California Workers Compensation User Funding Assessment Rates

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Oakland, CA – The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has issued the 2025 assessments that workers’ compensation insurers must collect from policyholders. These funds will cover the budget for the state Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) and five related programs established by state lawmakers. Insurers must apply the following rates to their policyholders’ estimated

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Check out our blog about The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) Classification and Rating Committee

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) Classification and Rating Committee

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The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) virtually held its Classification and Rating Committee meeting on November 12, 2024, at 9:30 AM. This meeting focused on key workers’ compensation system areas, offering updates and discussions critical to the industry’s ongoing development. Payroll Limitations and Risk Assessment in Workers’ Compensation The committee began by reviewing Payroll Limitations, which

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Convicted Fraudster, David Fish

Convicted Fraudster Accused of $100 Million Workers’ Comp Scheme

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Convicted Fraudster Accused in $100M Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme A convicted fraudster with a history of workers’ compensation crimes is at the center of a new case involving nearly $100 million in fraudulent claims. Details of the Alleged Scheme After a three-year investigation, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday that David Fish,

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Check out our blog about Wal-Mart Ordered to Pay $34.7 Million to Former Driver for Defamation

Wal-Mart Ordered to Pay $34.7 Million to Former Driver for Defamation

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$34.7 Million Verdict Sends Strong Message to Employers A California jury has ruled against Wal-Mart in a high-profile defamation case, ordering the retail giant to pay $34.7 million to Jesus Fonseca, a former truck driver, for damaging his reputation with false accusations of workers’ compensation fraud. The verdict, delivered over two days on November 19

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