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NewsCalifornia Division of Workers' Compensation announces temporary total disability rates for 2026
By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - November 21, 2025
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announces that the 2026 minimum and maximum temporary total disability (TTD) rates will increase on January 1, 2026. The minimum TTD rate will increase from $252.03 to $264.61, and the maximum TTD rate will increase from $1,680.29 to $1,764.11 per week.
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California's Division of Workers' Compensation posts draft regulations updating Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation rules to online forum for public comment
By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - November 20, 2025
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted draft Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation regulations to the online forum where members of the public may review and comment on the proposals. The draft regulations include:
• A new form to file a complaint of disability discrimination. DWC Form 9008 can be used to file a grievance of discrimination based on disability by the division. The Administrative Director will respond in writing to the grievance within 35 days.
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California Division of Workers' Compensation posts additional adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers)
By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - November 17, 2025
The Administrative Director of the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) issued an Order dated October 3, 2025, adjusting the Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to conform to the quarterly changes in the Medicare payment system as required by Labor Code section 5307.1. Subsequently, on November 7, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued revised fee schedule documents for the October update.
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California Division of Workers' Compensation issues notice of public hearing on December 19th 2025 for proposed evidence-based update and adoption to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule
By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - November 14, 2025
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has issued a Notice of Public Hearing on December 19th for proposed evidence-based update and adoption to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS), which can be found at California Code of Regulations, title 8, update to section 9792.23.8.
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