Evidence-Based Updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS)
Title 8, California Code of Regulations
Sections 9792.23.2, 9792.23.3, 9792.23.4, 9792.23.5
1st 15 Day comment period ends: October 28, 2025
- Notice of Modification to text of proposed administrative director order and proposed regulations
- Proposed Administrative Director Order
- Text of proposed regulations
- Text of proposed regulations – Accessible version
ACOEM Guideline
History of the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule
30 Day comment period ends: September 26, 2025
ACOEM Guidelines
- Shoulder Disorders Guideline
- Elbow Disorders Guideline
- Hand, Wrist, and Forearm Disorders Guideline
- Traumatic Brain Injury Guideline
Time and participation details for public hearing
A virtual 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 virtual hearing will be held at the following time and the public can participate via Zoom or telephone:
| Date: | September 26, 2025 |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or until conclusion of business |
| Hearing call in number: | Zoom Webinar |
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 division’s contact person must receive all written comments concerning the proposed modification to the regulations no later than September 26, 2025. 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.