California Division of Workers' Compensation posts adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - December 29, 2025 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the Pathology and Clinical Laboratory 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 order adopts the Medicare calendar year 2026 annual update to the Pathology and Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule. Read More

California Division of Workers' Compensation posts adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - December 23, 2025 The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to conform to the 2025 changes in the Medicare payment system as required by Labor Code section 5307.1. The order, which is effective for services on or after January 1, 2026, adopts the Medicare January 2026 annual DMEPOS Fee Schedule update. Read More

California Division of Workers' Compensation announces agenda for 33rd annual Educational Conference By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - December 18, 2025 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is pleased to announce the agendas for the 33rd Annual Educational Conference are now available. •    Oakland Agenda •    Los Angeles Agenda The conference will take place on March 5-6, 2026 at the Oakland Marriott City Center Hotel and on March 19-20, 2026 at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. This premier event will offer valuable insights into the latest workers’ compensation development, featuring expert speakers and networking opportunities. The event will spotlight a panel of inspirational women leaders as they share their experiences and stories behind their journeys. Read More

California Division of Workers' Compensation posts adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services) By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - December 10, 2025 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the Ambulance Services 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 update order is effective for services rendered on or after January 1, 2026, and can be found at the DWC DWC Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) webpage. Read More

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December 8, 2025 - Woolverton Woolverton & Wolsey open new offices in Los Angeles. This firm name is a name change from the Stockwell firm.

December 3, 2025 - Attorney Elizabeth Neumann appointed as Executive Vice President, Financial Lines Claims Leader, for Howden US. Neumann will join Ron Borys to build national Financial Lines practice in the US.

November 21, 2025 - California Division of Workers' Compensation announces temporary total disability rates for 2026

November 20, 2025 - California's Division of Workers' Compensation posts draft regulations updating Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation rules to online forum for public comment

November 17, 2025 - California Division of Workers' Compensation posts additional adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers)

November 14, 2025 - California Division of Workers' Compensation issues notice of public hearing on December 19th 2025 for proposed evidence-based update and adoption to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule

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