State Labor

DWC Adjusts Hospital Outpatient and ASC Fee Schedules

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted adjustments to the Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS). These changes conform to updates in the Medicare payment system and take effect on March 1, 2026.

DWC Adjusts Official Medical Fee Schedule for Physician/Non-Physician Practitioner Services

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) for Physician and Non-Physician Practitioner Services. These adjustments, effective for services rendered on or after March 1, 2026, conform to 2026 Medicare payment system changes.

Labor Commissioner Secures $6.175M for Farmworker Wage Violations

The California Labor Commissioner's Office secured a $6.175 million settlement with Alco Harvesting LLC for wage and hour violations affecting over 10,000 farmworkers. The settlement addresses failures to provide paid sick leave information and other wage protections, with funds distributed to affected workers.