Commenters Say proposed Home Health Care Fee Schedule Exceeds Statutory Authority

Applicants' attorneys and employers say some provisions of the home health care fee schedule regulations proposed by the California Division of Workers' Compensation go beyond what the agency was instructed to do by state lawmakers. Other comments submitted in response to a draft proposal the DWC posted to its online forum May 7 could cause unnecessary delays and create new opportunities for abuse and litigation. Senate Bill 863 created Labor Code Section 5307.8, requiring the DWC to adopt a schedule of payment for home health care services not covered by a Medicare fee schedule ...