Workers' Compensation News
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DWC Updates More Fee Schedules | 10/08/2026 | |
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| The California Division of Workers' Compensation announced that it has updated the hospital outpatient department and ambulatory surgical center, and the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies sections of the Official Medical Fee Schedule. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Updates Fee Schedules | 10/06/2026 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The California Division of Workers' Compensation updated the physician services and nonphysician practitioner services, and the pathology and clinical laboratories sections of the Official Medical Fee Schedule. ...Read More | |||
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Distillery Not Entitled to Up-The-Ladder Immunity from Liability for Worker's Injuries | 09/18/2026 | |
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| State: KY | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Employer | |||
| The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that a distillery was not entitled to up-the-ladder immunity from liability for injuries sustained by a fuel delivery driver while making a delivery. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Proposes MTUS Update | 09/16/2026 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The California Division of Workers' Compensation is holding a public hearing Oct. 16 to discuss what appears to be a proposal to update the treatment guidelines for knee injuries. ...Read More | |||
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DCBS Proposes 2.1% Pure Premium Rate Increase | 09/10/2026 | |
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| State: OR | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services on Wednesday proposed a 2.1% average pure premium rate increase for 2027. Under the ...Read More | |||
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DWC Proposes 2027 Research Agenda | 09/01/2026 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Division of Workers' Compensation will update studies on employer participation and access to care in 2027, according to a notice posted in the Texas Register. ...Read More | |||
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Doctors' Claims for Radiation Exposure Subject to TMLA | 08/27/2026 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| A Texas appellate court ruled that the claims brought by two doctors against a hospital for their on-the-job radiation exposure were healthcare liability claims subject to the requirements of the Texas Medical Liability Act. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Highlights Rand Study on SB 1160 | 08/20/2026 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The California Division of Workers' Compensation on Wednesday said it posted a Rand study examining...Read More | |||
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DOL Moves to Repeal 100% Security Requirement for Coal Operators | 08/19/2026 | |
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| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing to repeal a Biden-era requirement for coal operators to post security deposits equal to 100% of their estimated black lung liabilities. ...Read More | |||
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DWD Sets Hearing on Permanent Rules for Adjudicatory Functions | 08/18/2026 | |
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| State: WI | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is holding a hearing on Aug. 24 to discuss proposed permanent rules to finalize legislation from 2025. ...Read More | |||
