1. DWC

Division of Workers' Compensation

The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims, and provides administrative and judicial services to assist in resolving disputes that arise in connection with claims for workers' compensation benefits.

DWC's mission is to minimize the adverse impact of work-related injuries on California employees and employers.

If you are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19 including fever, cough, shortness of breath, or if you are feeling ill, please do not come to a DWC office. You may contact your attorney or email the district office. Refer to the district office page for email and other contact information.

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July 2024
July 18, 2024 DWC’s San Bernardino District Office to Close Temporarily
July 9, 2024 DWC Accepting Applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Examination on October 4-10, 2024
July 1, 2024 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory
July 1, 2024 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers)

June 2024
June 21, 2024 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS)
June 20, 2024 DIR, DWC Release Independent Medical Review (IMR) Report for 2023 Data
June 18, 2024 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services)
June 14, 2024 DWC Posts Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services)
June 13, 2024 DWC Issues Notice of 15-Day Public Comment Period for Rulemaking Action to Adopt Revisions to the Official Medical Fee Schedule (Pharmaceuticals)
June 7, 2024 DWC Issues Notice of Public Hearing on July 25 for Utilization Review Regulations
June 6, 2024 DWC Online Education Modules for Workers’ Compensation Community Offers MCLE (California State Bar) Credit

May 2024
May 29, 2024 DWC Posts Ethics Advisory Committee Annual Report for 2023
May 14, 2024 DWC Announces Plans to Take Corrective Action Regarding E-Filer Errors
May 7, 2024 DWC Posts Additional Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers)

April 2024
April 23, 2024 DWC Launches Online Portal for Submission of QME Medical-Legal Reports
April 22, 2024 Division of Workers’ Compensation Posts Updated Time of Hire Notice
April 4, 2024 DWC Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Scheduled for April 17, 2024
April 3, 2024 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS)
April 2, 2024 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory
April 2, 2024 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers)

March 2024
March 25, 2024 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services)
March 7, 2024 DWC Posts Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services)

February 2024
February 28, 2024 DWC Launches Online Education Modules for Workers’ Compensation Community
February 28, 2024 DWC Posts Additional Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers)
February 26, 2024 DWC Issues Notice of Rulemaking Action to Adopt Revisions to the Official Medical Fee Schedule (Pharmaceuticals) and Sets Public Hearing on April 11, 2024
February 21, 2024 DWC Posts Additional Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory
February 16, 2024 DWC Announces Relocation of San Jose Office
February 15, 2024 DWC Posts Revised MTUS Drug List Effective February 15, 2024

January 2024
January 23, 2024 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Physician and Non-Physician Practitioner Services
January 17, 2024 DWC Adopts Updates to MTUS Drug List Effective February 15, 2024
January 11, 2024 DWC Posts Reminder for Submission of Annual Report of Inventory for Claims Reported During Calendar Year 2023
January 11, 2024 DWC Posts Fee Schedule Adjustments for Hospital Outpatient Departments / Ambulatory Surgical Centers
January 5, 2024 DWC Accepting Applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Examination on April 6-12
January 4, 2024 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory

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