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NewsDivision of Workers' Compensation now accepting applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) exam on April 11-17
By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - January 13, 2026
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is now accepting applications for the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) examination for April 2026. The examination will be held from April 11 until April 17, 2026.
DWC will offer in-person computer-based testing (CBT) for the April 2026 QME examination using Pearson VUE. CPS HR consulting, the vendor managing the QME Exam, will notify interested candidates of the registration and scheduling process.
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Wildfires, Storms, Floods hit record high in insured losses
By Lonce Lamonte - January 13, 2026
The insurance industry has hit record losses due to thunderstorms, floods, and wildfires.
A fresh study has linked increasing temperatures to dangerous weather patterns. Insured losses for non-peak perils hit a $98 billion record last year, 2025. This is according to Munich Re. The company released a report on this January 13th. Losses from natural disasters, which included peak perils, like from hurricanes, hit $108 billion.
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California Division of Workers' Compensation announces release of Requests for Proposal to modernize EAMS
By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - January 7, 2026
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) today announced its release of two Requests for Proposal (RFP) to modernize DWC’s Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS).
The EAMS Modernization Project will improve operations of the current system, which debuted in 2008.
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Mileage rate for medical and medical-legal travel expenses increases effective January 1, 2026
By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - January 5, 2026
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is announcing the increase of the mileage rate for medical and medical-legal travel expenses by 2.5 cents to 72.5 cents per mile effective January 1, 2026.
This rate must be paid for travel on or after January 1, 2026, regardless of the date of injury.
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