Final QME Rules Now in Effect

The California Office of Administrative Law approved the final version of the California Division of Workers’ Compensation qualified medical evaluator regulations, which went into effect on Sept. 16.The rules require the first appointment with a QME to be performed at the location listed on the panel. Follow-up exams with the same evaluator can be performed at another location listed by the Medical Director that is within a reasonable distance from the worker’s residence.The new rules also replace the old form QME 105 to request a panel in unrepresented cases and QME 106 for panel ...