Average medical payments on all claims increased 79% to $3,815 from $2,283 between accident years 2005 and 2010, according to the California Workers’ Compensation Institute.CWCI’s updated research report, “Medical Development Trends in California Workers’ Compensation Accident Year 2002-2011,” found the average amount carriers paid for medical services, including treatment, prescription drugs, durable medical equipment and medical-legal reports, has “jumped sharply” since 2005, the first year after the last round of reforms were implemented. Indemnity ...
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