Evidence-Based Updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS)
Title 8, California Code of Regulations
Section 9792.23.6, 9792.23.8, 9792.23.12
Note: This action was cancelled because the Division was unable to proceed with the scheduled March 30, 2020 public hearing due to the regional stay-at-home order in response to COVID-19. The proposed order has been re-issued and an additional update has been included. A telephonic hearing has been scheduled for July 23, 2020. The revised notice, regulations and proposed order can be obtained at Evidence-Based Updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS).
ACOEM Guidelines
- Occupational Interstitial Lung Disease Guideline (ACOEM November 8, 2019)
- Knee Disorders Guideline (ACOEM December 3, 2019)
- Workplace Mental Health Guideline: Depressive Disorders (ACOEM February 13, 2020)
Time and place of public hearing
A public hearing has been scheduled to permit all interested persons the opportunity to present statements, arguments, either orally or in writing, with respect to the subject noted above. The hearing will be held at the following time and place:
| Date: | Hearing cancelled |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or conclusion of testimony |
| Place: | Elihu Harris State Office Building – Auditorium 1515 Clay Street Oakland, California 94612 |
Camera usage will be allowed in only one area of the hearing room. To provide everyone a chance to speak, public testimony will be limited to 10 minutes per speaker and should be specific to the proposed regulations. Testimony exceeding 10 minutes may be submitted in writing.
Written comments should be addressed to:
Maureen Gray, regulations coordinator
Department of Industrial Relations
Division of Workers' Compensation
1515 Clay Street, 18th floor
Oakland, CA 94612
The March 30th deadline to receive written comments has also been postponed.
The division’s contact person must receive all written comments concerning the proposed modification to the regulations no later than March 30, 2020. Written comments may be submitted by facsimile transmission (FAX), addressed to the contact person at (510) 286-0687. Written comments may also be sent electronically (via e-mail), using the following e-mail address: dwcrules@dir.ca.gov.