DWC: March 31 is Deadline to Register for High-Cost Payments

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation has released a reminder of a March 31 deadline for facilities seeking to be paid for high-cost outlier cases.Facilities must file a written election using DWC Form 15 “Election for High Cost Outlier,” contained in section 9789.37 with the DWC Medical Unit, (Attention: OMFS-Outpatient). The form must be post-marked by March 31. The DWC will post a list of hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgery centers that have opted for the alternate high-cost outlier payment methodology by April 15.These facilities, rather than...