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

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 depositions on its online forum for public review and comment. The revised proposal incorporates stakeholder feedback received following the initial draft proposal was posted to the Forum in January 2026. Under California’s workers’ compensation system, Labor Code section 5710 allows the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), a workers’ compensation judge or any party to a proceeding to request a witness deposition. When an employer or insurance carrier requests the deposition of an injured worker or a person claiming dependent benefits, the deponent is entitled to certain benefits, including reasonable attorney’s rates if represented by an attorney. These rates are paid by the employer or its insurer, with judges having discretion to determine reasonable amounts. 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 Provider Network (MPN) regulations. The hearing is scheduled for December 11, 2026, at 1p.m. • Remote access: Join by video conference using https://tkoworks.zoom.us/j/86753682050 or by telephone at 1 (669) 444-9171. Conference ID 867 5368 2050#. • In-person access: Elihu M. Harris State Building, 1515 Clay Street, Room 1, second floor, Oakland, CA 94612. • Written comments: Comments may be submitted via U.S. mail, fax to (510) 286-0687, or email to dwcrules@dir.ca.gov, by December 11, 2026. Address mailed comments to: 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. The Workers' Compensation Ethics Advisory Committee is a state committee independent from the DWC that is charged with reviewing and monitoring complaints of misconduct filed against workers' compensation administrative law judges. The Ethics Advisory Committee is required to make a public report each year summarizing activities in the previous calendar year. Read More

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