I want to . . .
- Search for a workers’ comp case
- Know my rights
- Know what to do when I get hurt on the job
- Find a fact sheet or I&A guide
- Find a form
- Find a publication
- Find a report
- Find a DWC office
- Contact DWC
- File a complaint
- Participate in DWC rulemaking
- Participate in a DWC forum
- Participate in a WCAB forum
- Pay my bill online
- Learn about the DWC 19th annual educational conference
California's workers' compensation information system (WCIS) uses electronic data interchange (EDI) to collect comprehensive information from claims administrators to help the Department of Industrial Relations oversee the state's workers' compensation system. This information helps facilitate evaluation of the system and measure adequacy of benefits for injured workers and their dependents, and also provides statistical data for research. After initial development with input from affected groups, the first phase of WCIS became operational in September of 1999. Electronic transmission of first reports of injury was required beginning March 1, 2000 and electronic versions of benefit notices were mandated as of July 1, 2000. Electronic reporting of medical billing data is required for any medical service that occurs on or after Sept. 22, 2006.
- Workers’ compensation information system (WCIS) final regulations - effective Nov. 15, 2011
- Workers' compensation information system final regulations - effective April 21, 2006
WCIS Meeting - May 14, 2012
- 2012 WCIS Advisory Meeting
- Meeting agenda
- Division of Workers' Compensation posts Workers’ Compensation Information System (WCIS) administrative penalty regulations to online forum for public comment
Resources
WCIS e.News - occasional WCIS announcements and technical updates- Introduction to electronic data interchange (EDI) service providers
- International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC)
Evaluating the Permanent Disability Rating Schedule
- Uncompensated wage loss for injured workers with permanent disabilities version
- Wage loss for injured workers with permanent disabilities version
- Return to work rates for injured workers with permanent disability version
- FROI & SROI reports, tables and papers
- Frequently asked questions - first reports of injury and subsequent reports of injury - May 2011
- Electronic data interchange trading partner profile
- California EDI trading partner insurer/claim administrator ID list
- California EDI implementation guide for first and subsequent reports of injury - version 2.1 - February 2006
- IAIABC EDI Implementation guide for first and subsequent reports of injury - release 1.0 - February 2002
- Medical billing reports, tables and papers
- Frequently asked questions - medical bill payments - May 10, 2012
- Medical trading partners profile and FTP connectivity procedures
- California EDI implementation guide for medical bill payment records - version 1.0 - December 2005
- IAIABC EDI implementation guide for medical bill payment records - release 1.0 - July 1, 2002
- IAIABC issues resolution request (IRR) MED547R1.0
Please e-mail questions or comments regarding WCIS to wcis@dir.ca.gov
May 2012