1. DWC

Division of Workers’ Compensation News and Announcements

You may sign up for the DWC Newsline at http://www.dir.ca.gov/email/listsub.asp?choice=1. For more information, call (510) 286-7100. Click on the date below to read the Web version of a newsline.

DWC newslines were created in 1992 to provide up-to-date information about the Division of Workers’ Compensation to subscribers. Newslines are archived by year. Please note that information may be outdated and some of the hyperlinks no longer work.


January 29, 2026 DIR, DWC releases Independent Bill Review (IBR) report for 2023 and 2024
January 28, 2026 New QME process regulation section 55.1 in effect on April 1, 2026
January 26, 2026 DWC posts draft regulation establishing ranges for attorney deposition fees to online forum for public comment
January 26, 2026 DWC issues notice of public hearing on February 27, 2026, for proposed evidence-based update and adoption to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule
January 22, 2026

DIR reminds contractors, including out-of-state firms working on firefighting and wildfire recovery projects in California, to comply with state labor and safety laws

DIR recuerda a los contratistas, incluidas las empresas de otros estados que trabajan en proyectos de apoyo contra incendios y recuperación en California, que deben cumplir con las leyes laborales y de seguridad del estado

January 21, 2026 DWC announces relocation of Santa Barbara district office to Goleta
January 16, 2026 DWC posts completed Utilization Review results for claims administrators conducted in 2025
January 15, 2026 DWC posts reminder for submission of Annual Report of Inventory for claims reported during calendar year 2025
January 13, 2026 DWC now accepting applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) exam on April 11-17
January 7, 2026 DWC announces release of Requests for Proposal to modernize EAMS
January 5, 2026 Mileage rate for medical and medical-legal travel expenses increases effective January 1, 2026
January 5, 2026 DWC Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meeting scheduled for January 21, 2026

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