May 19, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com – Pure Premium Rate WCIRB Filing: 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, […]
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May 16, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Heart Presumption Expansion: A key California legislative committee in Sacramento has advanced a bill that would extend the heart trouble presumption to state hospital workers. At the same time, the committee placed several other workers’ compensation proposals on the suspense file, delaying their progress pending fiscal
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May 15, 2025 | San Francisco, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California workers’ compensation faces new financial concerns as the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) forecasts the state’s highest combined ratio in over a decade. The projected 116% combined ratio for 2024 signals challenges ahead for insurers and employers, raising alarms about the system’s long-term
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May 14, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The California Department of Insurance (CDI) has scheduled a public hearing for June 10, 2025, to evaluate proposed changes to California’s workers’ comp rate structure. The review will focus on the latest filing submitted by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB), which recommends adjustments to
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May 7, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com – Workers’ comp legislation faces a temporary setback as California lawmakers move the MLFS update and cost-of-living bills to the suspense file. This action stalls progress on critical reforms, including the Medical-Legal Fee Schedule (MLFS) changes and cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) proposals. By pausing these measures, the legislative
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April 25, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – Oakland — The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) have announced the appointment of Casey Gallagher to the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (IACA). Gallagher, who will serve as an Employee Representative, brings over a decade of experience expanding workforce development programs in
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DWC Reminder: Injured workers must follow strict criteria to avoid delays or denialsApril 15, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has issued a fresh reminder about the Return-to-Work Supplement Program (RTWSP) application requirements. This notice comes as part of ongoing efforts to ensure injured workers receive timely and accurate benefits. Application
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April 08, 2025 – MedLegalNews – Oakland, CA – CWCI Elects 2025 Board: 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
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Public Invited to Join Virtually or In Person at Oakland State Building April 4, 2025 – MedLegalNews – DWC Pharmacy Committee: 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
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April 2025 Adjustments Align with Medicare Quarterly Changes April 04, 2025 – MedLegalNews – DWC Updates Medical Fee: 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
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