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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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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Check out our blog about Andrea Coleman Selected to Succeed Bill Mudge as WCIRB President and CEO

Andrea Coleman Selected to Succeed Bill Mudge as WCIRB President and CEO

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On September 25, 2024, the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) Governing Committee selected Andrea Coleman. The WCIRB Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, to serve as President and CEO designate. Andrea’s promotion to President and CEO will take effect February 1, 2025, succeeding current President and CEO, Bill Mudge. Furthermore, Bill

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Check out our blog about California Workers’ Comp Medical Payments 10% Below Median

California Workers’ Comp Medical Payments 10% Below Median

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A Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) study reveals that, as of March 2023, medical payments per workers’ compensation claim in California were 10% below the median of a 17-state sample. Titled CompScope Medical Benchmarks for California, 25th Edition, the report assesses med payment, pricing, and utilization in California compared to 16 other states. It covers

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