DWC frequently asked questions

These frequently asked questions (FAQs), which are posted throughout the site, have also been compiled here by topic for your convenience.

The FAQs below apply to claims filed on or before Jan. 1, 2013. Updated information based upon the implementation of SB 863 and its changes to California’s workers’ compensation system will be available soon.

A wide range of topics for specific groups are covered in:

• FAQs on disability accommodation
• FAQs for employees
• FAQs for employers

Electronic adjudication management system (EAMS):

• FAQs on electronic adjudication management system (EAMS)
• FAQs on Jet FILE

Independent Bill Review (IBR):

• FAQs about independent Bill Review (IBR)

Independent Medical Review (IMR):

• FAQs about independent Medical Review (IMR)

Interpreter certification

• FAQs about interpreter certification

Lien filing and activation fees:

• FAQs about lien filing and activation fees

Medical issues:

• FAQs on medical provider networks
• FAQs on medical treatment utilization schedule
• FAQs on utilization review for claims administrators

Permanent Disability Rating Schedule (PDRS):

• FAQs for workers' compensation practitioners' on applying the permanent disability rating schedule (PDRS)

Qualified medical evaluators (QMEs):

• FAQs on QMEs for injured workers
• FAQs on QMEs for insurers
• FAQs on QMEs for physicians

Supplemental job displacement benefits (SJDB):

• FAQs on supplemental job displacement benefits

Senate Bill 863:

• FAQs on SB 863

Workers' compensation information system (WCIS):

• FAQs on medical data collection
• FAQs on the workers' compensation information system

January 2013