California Division of Workers' Compensation updates inpatient hospital fee schedule for December 2026 Medicare changes By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - October 30, 2026 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order updating the inpatient hospital section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to reflect changes to the Medicare payment system as required by Labor Code section 5307.1. The order adopts fourth-quarter 2026 Medicare updates for services rendered on or after December 1, 2026. The order is available on DWC’s OMFS webpage. Read More

Newsom curbs fund paying workers up to $1,700 a week for common ailments: OC Register  July 25, 2026 Total payouts from the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund soared from $28 million in 2014 to $326 million in 2025

Oakland Airport Worker Says Workers Comp System Failing Her: KQED  July 1, 2026 California’s Workers’ Compensation system is broken. Here’s the bill. : The Business Journal   June 4, 2026 California Sees Steady Rise in Workers Comp Claim Costs Since 2021: WCRI: Carrier Management  May 14, 2026

California Division of Workers' Compensation posts revised draft regulation establishing ranges for attorney deposition rates to online forum for public comment By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - October 28, 2026 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted a revised draft regulation establishing attorney rate ranges for depo... Read More

California Division of Workers' Compensation issues notice of public hearing on Medical Provider Network Regulations By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - October 23, 2026 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has issued a Notice of Public Hearing on proposed updates to its Medical Provide... Read More

California Division of Workers' Compensation posts Ethics Advisory Committee annual report for 2025 By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - October 22, 2026 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted the 2025 Ethics Advisory Committee's annual report on its website. Th... Read More

John Floyd Thomas, Jr. was a senior workers’ compensation claims adjuster with State Compensation in Glendale, California. And shockingly, his story became a true crime tale… By Jorge Alexandria - October 18, 2026 Please be advised: The following is a true crime tale, involving a human monster with a tangent insurance connection, that is prep... Read More

Attorney George Woolverton’s new firm name really is Woolverton Woolverton and Wolsey. It’s not Woolverton Wolsey and Woolverton. By Lonce Lamonte - October 20, 2025 George Woolverton, a veteran workers' compensation defense attorney who specializes in claims defense, labor law and 132a, liability ... Read More