2019 Annual IMR Report

The state’s 2019 annual report on the independent medical review system is out. Click here for the full text of the report.

DIR Discrimination Lawsuit Settled

The Department of Industrial Relations and four plaintiffs alleging systemic discrimination in California’s workers’ comp system reached this settlement agreement. Click here for the full terms of the deal.

QME Audit Report

The California State Auditor had a lot to say about the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s oversight of the state’s qualified medical evaluator program. Get the full report by clicking here.

Draft Copy Service Fee Regulations

The Division of Workers’ Compensation is circulating these draft regulations to increase the fees paid to copy service firms. Get the full text by clicking here.