California Lawmakers Weigh Expansion of Mental Health Coverage in Workers’ Comp

California Lawmakers Weigh Expansion of Mental Health Coverage in Workers’ Comp

June 13, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – California lawmakers are actively discussing expanding mental health coverage within workers’ compensation claims. The proposed changes aim to provide injured workers with comprehensive care that includes psychological injuries alongside physical ones. This focus on mental health coverage workers’ comp reflects a growing awareness of workplace-related psychological […]

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Assembly Bill 1870 Expands Employer Obligations for Workers’ Compensation Notices

Assembly Bill 1870 Expands Employer Obligations for Workers’ Compensation Notices

June 11, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – AB 1870, effective January 1, 2025, significantly expands California employers’ obligations regarding workers’ compensation notices. Under the amended Labor Code Section 3550, employers must now inform employees about their right to consult with a licensed attorney for workers’ compensation claims. This law promotes transparency and helps

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California Supreme Court Upholds Reinstatement of Death Benefits in Workers’ Compensation Case

California Supreme Court Upholds Reinstatement of Death Benefits in Workers’ Compensation Case

June 9, 2025 | San Francisco, CA – MedLegalNews.com – The California Supreme Court has ruled to reinstate workers’ comp death benefits, confirming that families can qualify for compensation even if the workplace injury only contributed to an employee’s death. This key ruling strengthens workers’ rights across the state and clarifies the legal standard for

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San Jose Security Firm Owner Sentenced for $3.4 Million Workers’ Compensation Fraud

San Jose Security Firm Owner Sentenced for $3.4 Million Workers’ Compensation Fraud

June 6, 2025 | San Jose, CA — MedLegalNews.com — In a landmark workers’ comp fraud case, a San Jose security firm owner has been sentenced for orchestrating a $3.4 million workers’ compensation fraud scheme. This case underscores the serious consequences of underreporting wages to avoid insurance premiums and highlights ongoing enforcement efforts by the

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California DWC Implements New MTUS and Fee Schedule Regulations Effective June 1, 2025

California DWC Implements New MTUS and Fee Schedule Regulations Effective June 1, 2025

June 5, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – Effective June 1, 2025, the California DWC MTUS Fee Schedule 2025 updates take effect, introducing important changes to treatment guidelines and reimbursement rates across the state’s workers’ compensation system. These changes aim to align treatment protocols with current medical evidence and adjust reimbursement rates to reflect contemporary healthcare costs.

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CA Seeks to Improve QME Reports in Workers' Compensation System

CA Seeks to Improve QME Reports in Workers’ Compensation System

June 4, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – SACRAMENTO, CA — California is taking decisive action to address the long-standing problem of inconsistent and often inadequate Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) reports within its workers’ compensation system. These reports, crucial for determining benefits and resolving disputes, have frequently fallen short of the “substantial medical evidence” standard, leading to

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QME Replacement denied by the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, symbolized by a denied stamp in front of the WCAB building.

WCAB Clarifies: No Automatic QME Replacement for Appointment Delays

May 21, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com – The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has issued an en banc ruling in Vazquez v. Inocensio Renteria, clarifying that a party is not automatically entitled to a QME replacement panel if a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) cannot schedule an appointment within the deadlines set by

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Pure Premium Rate: CDI Sets June 10 Hearing on WCIRB Filing

Pure Premium Rate: CDI Sets June 10 Hearing on WCIRB Filing

May 19, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com – Pure Premium Rate: The California Department of Insurance (CDI) will hold a virtual public hearing on June 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM PT to review the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) Pure Premium Rate Filing, which proposes changes effective September 1, 2025. WCIRB

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Prevent Heat Illness: Cal/OSHA Urges Action as Temperatures Rise

Prevent Heat Illness: Cal/OSHA Urges Action as Temperatures Rise

May 19, 2025 | Fresno, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Prevent Heat Illness: With temperatures rising across California, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers of their legal duty to protect workers from heat-related illness at both indoor and outdoor worksites. Heat illness can lead to serious medical conditions and even death if not properly prevented. Statewide Efforts to

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Reproductive Toxicity Claim Rejected in Solvent Exposure Lawsuit

Reproductive Toxicity Claim Rejected in Solvent Exposure Lawsuit

May 16, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com — Reproductive Toxicity Claim: A California appellate court has upheld the denial of a worker’s claim that solvent exposure at work caused reproductive harm, finding insufficient medical evidence to support the allegation. Background: Claim Based on Alleged Chemical Exposure The claimant, employed as an assembly line technician, alleged that routine

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