California's Division of Workers' Compensation posts proposal to update ADA accommodation regulations to online forum for public comment By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - March 10, 2026 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted draft regulations regarding Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation to the online forum where members of the public may review and comment on the proposals. The draft regulations include: • A process for requests of blanket offers of accommodation for multiple remote appearances at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). Read More

California Court Affirms Workers’ Compensation Exclusivity in Asbestos Exposure Case By Lonce Lamonte, editor - March 9, 2026 Despite allegations of intentional infliction of emotional distress and fraudulent concealment, a California Court upheld the workers' compensation exclusive remedy in asbestos exposure cases.   A California appellate court decision has reaffirmed the workers’ compensation exclusivity rule.  The court ruled that employees cannot bypass the workers’ compensation system to sue their employer for workplace asbestos exposure, even when alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress and fraudulent concealment.   Read More

California Division of Workers' Compensation posts update to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Physician and Non-Physician Practitioner Services By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - February 26, 2026 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order updating the Physician and Non-Physician Practitioner Services section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to incorporate an updated Medi-Cal Rates file. The Updated Administrative Director Update Order adopting the corrections the OMFS is effective for services rendered on or after March 1, 2026. The adjustments include the following. Read More

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

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January 30, 2026 - California Insurance Commissioner Lara announces appointments to the CIGA Board of Governors and the Curriculum Board

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January 30, 2026 - California Division of Workers' Compensation posts fee schedule adjustments for Hospital Outpatient Departments / Ambulatory Surgical Centers

January 29, 2026 - Cal/OSHA reminds employers to post 2025 injury and illness summary by February 1st

January 29, 2026 - California DIR, Division of Workers' Compensation releases Independent Bill Review (IBR) report for 2023 and 2024

January 28, 2026 - New Qualified Medical Examiner process regulation section 55.1 in effect on April 1, 2026

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