DWC updates inpatient hospital fee schedule for December 2026 Medicare changes

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order updating the inpatient hospital section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to reflect changes to the Medicare payment system as required by Labor Code section 5307.1. The order adopts fourth-quarter 2026 Medicare updates for services rendered on or after December 1, 2026. The order is available on DWC’s OMFS webpage.

The California Department of Industrial Relations' Division of Workers’ Compensation monitors the administration of workers’ compensation claims and provides administrative and judicial services to help resolve disputes related to claims for workers’ compensation benefits.

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Office Name	Topic	Phone Numbers
Cal/OSHA	Workplace Safety and Health	833-579-0927
Labor Commissioner's Office	Wages, breaks, retaliation and labor laws	833-526-4636
Division of Workers' Compensation	Benefits for work-related injuries and illnesses	1-800-736-7401
Office of the Director	Any other topic related to the Department of Industrial Relations	844-522-6734