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NewsCalifornia's Division of Workers' Compensation increases mileage reimbursement rate for medical and medical-legal travel expenses
By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - July 23, 2026
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has announced that the mileage reimbursement rate for medical and medical-legal travel expenses has increased by 3.5 cents to 76 cents per mile, effective July 1, 2026.
The new rate must be paid for travel on or after July 1, 2026, regardless of the date of injury. Labor Code section 4600, Government Code section 19820 and the California Department of Human Resources regulations establish the mileage reimbursement rate for medical and medical-legal travel and tie it to the rate established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
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California's Division of Workers' Compensation updates hospital outpatient department and ambulatory surgical center fee schedule to reflect July 2026 Medicare changes
By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - July 20, 2026
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order updating the Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to conform to the July 2026 Medicare payment system changes, as required by Labor Code section 5307.1.
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California Division of Workers' Compensation updates fee schedule for physician and non-physician practitioner services to reflect Medicare changes
By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - July 9, 2026
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order updating the Physician Services and Non-Physician Practitioner Services section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to conform to the July 2026 Medicare payment system changes, as required by Labor Code section 5307.1.
The order adopts the following third-quarter 2026 Medicare updates and applies to services rendered on or after July 1, 2026:
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California Division of Workers' Compensation now accepting applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator examination
By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - July 8, 2026
California's Division of Workers' Compensation now accepting applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator examination
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is now accepting applications for the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) examination. The computer-based examination will be administered in person from October 3rd-9th, 2026.
QMEs are independent physicians certified by DWC’s Medical Unit to conduct medical evaluations of injured workers.
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