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01.25.12 -
DWCNewsline 05-12 DWC's public disability accommodation regulations become effective Feb. 18
The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has adopted regulations on public disability accommodations, which were approved by the Office of Administrativ...Read more
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01.18.12 -
DWCNewsline 04-12 Division of Workers' Compensation is accepting applications for upcoming qualified medical evaluator examination.
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is now accepting applications for the qualified medical evaluator (QME) examination. The deadline for fil...Read more
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01.13.12 -
DWCNewsline 03-12 Standardized medical billing form regulations not applicable to medical-legal bills
The Division of Workers’ Compensations has received complaints from qualified medical evaluators (QMEs) that bills are being rejected by claims admin...Read more
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01.12.12 -
DWCNewsline 02-12 Division of Workers' Compensation responds to inquiries regarding discounted payments for pharmacy benefits
Pharmacy fees incurred by non-contracted pharmacies, prior to notification that the payor utilizes a pharmacy network, should be paid at the fee schedule a...Read more
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01.05.12 -
DWCNewsline 01-12 Division of Workers' Compensation to host electronic filing expo in Santa Ana on Jan. 19
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC), in conjunction with its vendor partners, will host an electronic filing expo in Santa Ana on Thursday, J...Read more
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12.19.11 -
DWCNewsline 60-11: Adjustments of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to conform to changes in the Medicare payment system are posted on the DWC Web site
The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has posted adjustments to the durable medical equipment, pro...Read more
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12.16.11 -
DWCNewsline 59-11: No change for mileage rate for medical and medical-legal travel expenses in 2012
The current mileage rate of 55.5¢ for medical and medical-legal travel expenses will remain unchanged in 2012. This rate must be paid for travel on or...Read more
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12.14.11 -
DWCNewsline 58-11: Division of Workers' Compensation administrative director announces 2012 profile audit review and full compliance audit performance standards
Labor Code §§129 and 129.5, require the Audit Unit of the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) to conduct a profile audit review (PAR) f...Read more
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12.13.11 -
DWCNewsline 57-11: Division of Workers' Compensation posts 2012 annual report of inventory advice and form for claims reported during calendar year 2011 on its Web site
Form for reporting adjusting locations when ARI requirements waived is also posted
The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) Audit Unit has po...Read more
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12.12.11 -
DWCNewsline 56-11: Division of Workers' Compensation issues notice of delay in availability of updated prices and clarification of pharmaceutical fee schedule data file
On Nov. 17, 2011, the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) distributed a newsline regarding the Web posting of updated price data contained in the...Read more
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12.08.11 -
DWCNewsline 55-11 Medical Unit revises panel rules pending Appeals Board decision on Messele
Following a Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) announcement Nov. 4 regarding its en banc decision in Messele v. Pitco Foods Inc., the Medical...Read more
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12.02.11 -
DWCNewsline 54-11: Department of Industrial Relations reduces workers' compensation policy assessment rates $113.3 million for fiscal year 2011-12
Sacramento, CA—The California Labor and Workforce Development (LWDA) today announced reduced assessment rates for self insured employers and workers&...Read more
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11.30.11 -
DWC Newsline 53-11: Division of Workers’ Compensation opening JET File to more users
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is making it easier than ever for paper filers to switch to electronic filing.
The division, ...Read more
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11.30.11 -
DWCNewsline 52-11: Division of Workers’ Compensation hosts electronic filing expo in Oakland tomorrow
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC), in conjunction with its vendor partners, will host an electronic filing expo in Oakland on Thursday, Dec...Read more
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11.21.11 -
DWCNewsline 51-11 Division of Workers' Compensation accepting nominations for 2012 Carrie Nevans Community Service Awards
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC), a division of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), is now accepting nominations for its 2012 Ca...Read more
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