The Going Rate for Workers’ Comp Reform
By most observations, 2022 will not be a year where the California Legislature entertains “major” workers’ compensation legislation. That is a term used by people to describe a process where …
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Following the Money
On November 30, the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) held a scheduled two-hour open microphone for people to discuss how to improve the delivery of medical care in the workers’ compensation system. The forum did not last that long. There was a curious accumulation of payers and providers and advocates offering observations and criticisms that …
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“Rust” Movie Fatality Raises Host Of Workers’ Comp Issues
The fatal shooting of one worker and the severe injury of another during a movie shoot gone wrong are likely to create disputes over jurisdiction, benefits, and potential tort liability. The injuries occurred on a movie set in New Mexico. The workers are from California, where the workers’ comp policy was produced, but the insured …
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An End To Apportionment Battles?
When Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 788 (Bradford) on September 28, it would be easy – too easy – to say he was simply following in the footsteps of …
Numbers and More Numbers
Last month, the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) released its annual State of the System report. It is an important document for those who want to see what is …
Intended Consequences
Earlier this year, April 1st to be exact, the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) adopted changes to the Medical-Legal Fee Schedule (MLFS). This is the schedule governing the payment of …
Apportionment Reform Bill Advances Over Employer Opposition
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Fact Checking
As noted in the last edition of this publication, the latest existential threat to California’s workers’ compensation system is Assembly Bill 1465 co-authored by Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Reyes (D-San …