California Division of Workers' Compensation posts adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Physician and Non-Physician Practitioner Services By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - February 2, 2026 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the Physician and Non-Physician Practitioner Services section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to conform to relevant 2026 changes in the Medicare payment system as required by Labor Code section 5307.1. The Administrative Director update order adopting the OMFS adjustments is effective for services rendered on or after March 1, 2026. The adjustments include the following. Read More

California Insurance Commissioner Lara announces appointments to the CIGA Board of Governors and the Curriculum Board By California Department of Insurance - January 30, 2026 Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara today announced several appointments to help drive forward the California Department of Insurance’s mission to protect California consumers.   These include naming newly appointed member Stephanie Chan and reappointed member Timothy Hyman to the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) Board of Governors, and Suzanne Wakamoto-Lee as the newest member of the Curriculum Board.   Read More

New California law requires annual workplace rights notice By California Labor Commissioner - January 30, 2026 The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) is reminding employers about a new state law, the Workplace Know Your Rights Act, which requires employers to annually provide workers with clear information about their workplace rights. Read More

California Division of Workers' Compensation posts fee schedule adjustments for Hospital Outpatient Departments / Ambulatory Surgical Centers By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - January 30, 2026 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted adjustments to the Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to conform to changes in the Medicare payment system as required by Labor Code section 5307.1. The changes take effect on March 1, 2026. Read More

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January 26, 2026 - California Division of Workers' Compensation posts draft regulation establishing ranges for attorney deposition fees to online forum for public comment

January 26, 2026 - The California Division of Workers' Compensation issues notice of public hearing on February 27, 2026, for proposed evidence-based update and adoption to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule

January 21, 2026 - California Division of Workers' Compensation announces relocation of Santa Barbara district office to Goleta

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