1. DWC

Division of Workers' Compensation

The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims, and provides administrative and judicial services to assist in resolving disputes that arise in connection with claims for workers' compensation benefits.

DWC's mission is to minimize the adverse impact of work-related injuries on California employees and employers.



Virtual Courtroom

Effective March 3, 2025 all status conferences, mandatory settlement conferences (MSCs), priority conferences, and lien conferences, will move to the CourtCall Video Platform. Resources for DWC’s Virtual Courtrooms may be found online.

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July 2, 2025 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory
July 2, 2025 DWC Adopts Updates to MTUS Drug List Effective August 6, 2025
July 1, 2025 DWC Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Scheduled for July 16, 2025
July 1, 2025 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers)
June 26, 2025 DWC Announces Official Launch for the New Pharmacy Fee Calculator
June 23, 2025 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS)
June 18, 2025 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services)
June 16, 2025 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS)
April 24, 2025 DWC Announces Pilot Testing for the New Pharmacy Fee Calculator
April 17, 2025 DWC Issues Notice of Second 15-day Public Comment Period for Utilization Review and Related Regulations
April 15, 2025 DWC Posts Reminder for the Return-to-Work Supplement Program (RTWSP) Application Requirements
April 8, 2025 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory
April 8, 2025 DIR, DWC Releases Independent Medical Review (IMR) Report for 2024
April 7, 2025 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS)
April 7, 2025 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers)
April 3, 2025 DWC Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Scheduled for April 16, 2025
April 3, 2025 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services)
March 14, 2025 DWC Posts Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services)
February 27, 2025 DWC Invites Physicians and Pharmacists to Apply for Appointment to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee for 2025-2027 Term
February 27, 2025 DWC Provides Update on Virtual Courtroom Transition and Installation of Public Wi-Fi
February 27, 2025 DWC Issues Notice of 15 Day Public Comment Period for Utilization Review and Related Regulations
February 13, 2025 DWC Invites Stakeholder Comment on Proposed Regulatory Update to Medical Provider Network and Rules for Medical Treatment Billing
February7, 2025 DWC Issues Notice of Public Hearing on March 14, 2025 for Proposed Evidence-Based Update and Adoption to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule
February 6, 2025 DWC Posts Additional Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory
February 4, 2025 DWC Posts Revised Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services)
January 31, 2025 DWC Posts Fee Schedule Adjustments for Hospital Outpatient Departments / Ambulatory Surgical Centers
January 23, 2025 DWC Announces Agenda for 32nd Annual Educational Conference
January 8, 2025 DWC Accepting Applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Examination on April 5-11
January 8, 2025 DWC Updates Online Education Modules for Workers’ Compensation Community
January 2, 2025 DWC Posts Reminder for Submission of Annual Report of Inventory for Claims Reported During Calendar Year 2024

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