DWC 2025 Workers' Compensation Newsline: UR Regulations Approved, Medical Fee Schedule Updates, Proposed MTUS and ADA Rules
Summary
The California Division of Workers' Compensation published its 2025 newsline documenting multiple regulatory actions including OAL approval of proposed utilization review regulations (December 30), approximately 25 adjustments to the Official Medical Fee Schedule across multiple service categories (pathology, laboratory, DMEPOS, hospital outpatient, physician services, ambulance), proposed ADA accommodation and MTUS evidence-based updates open for public comment, and 2026 temporary total disability rates of $1,609.96 per week announced November 21. The DWC also posted draft EAMS Rules and SJDB/RTW rules for comment, opened registration for the 33rd annual Educational Conference, launched an online public records request system, and released the 2024 Independent Medical Review report.
“Office of Administrative Law approves DWC's proposed utilization review regulations”
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The newsline catalogs dozens of discrete DWC actions throughout 2025, ranging from final regulatory approvals (OAL-approved utilization review regulations) to proposed rules open for public comment (ADA accommodation rules, EAMS Rules, SJDB/RTW rules) to routine fee schedule adjustments conforming to Medicare rates. The document provides a comprehensive regulatory calendar for California workers' compensation stakeholders.
Employers, insurers, and healthcare providers participating in California workers' compensation should monitor active comment periods for proposed regulations (ADA accommodation, MTUS updates, EAMS Rules, SJDB/RTW) and note the 2026 TTD rate of $1,609.96 per week for injured worker benefit calculations. The OAL approval of utilization review regulations represents a finalized compliance requirement for UR processes.
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Newslines 2025
| December 30, 2025 | Office of Administrative Law approves DWC’s proposed utilization review regulations |
| December 29, 2025 | DWC posts adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory |
| December 23, 2025 | DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) |
| December 18, 2025 | DWC announces agenda for 33rd annual Educational Conference |
| December 18, 2025 | DWC launches new online system for public records requests |
| December 10, 2025 | DWC posts adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services) |
| November 25, 2025 | 2025 - 2026 assessment notices |
| November 21, 2025 | DWC announces temporary total disability rates for 2026 |
| November 20, 2025 | DWC posts draft regulations updating Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation rules to online forum for public comment |
| November 17, 2025 | DWC posts additional adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers) |
| November 14, 2025 | DWC issues notice of public hearing on December 19 for proposed evidence-based update and adoption to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule |
| October 30, 2025 | DWC posts adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule inpatient hospital section to conform to Medicare changes |
| October 29, 2025 | DWC posts recognition of federal extension of “temporary add-on payments” to the Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services) to conform to Medicare changes |
| October 29, 2025 | DWC posts draft regulations updating EAMS Rules to online forum for public comment |
| October 27, 2025 | DWC opens registration for 33rd annual Educational Conference |
| October 21, 2025 | Division of Workers’ Compensation announces 2026 profile audit review and full compliance audit performance |
| October 20, 2025 | DWC posts draft regulations updating SJDB/RTW rules to online forum for public comment |
| October 14, 2025 | DWC Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meeting scheduled for October 15 cancelled |
| October 13, 2025 | DWC issues 15 day public comment period for Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule regulatory update |
| October 6, 2025 | DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers) |
| October 2, 2025 | DWC Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meeting scheduled for October 15 |
| October 2, 2025 | DWC issues notice of third 15-day public comment period for Utilization Review and related regulations |
| September 30, 2025 | DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory |
| September 29, 2025 | DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) |
| September 18, 2025 | DWC Announces Appointments to Ethics Advisory Committee |
| September 17, 2025 | DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services) |
| August 29, 2025 | DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory |
| August 29, 2025 | DWC Posts Additional Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers) |
| August 25, 2025 | DWC Issues Notice of Public Hearing on September 26, 2025 for Proposed Evidence-Based Update and Adoption to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule |
| July 30, 2025 | DWC posts update to proposed Utilization Review regulations |
| July 21, 2025 | DWC posts Ethics Advisory Committee annual report for 2024 |
| July 18, 2025 | DWC posts adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) |
| July 14, 2025 | DWC now accepting applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) exam on October 4-10 |
| July 9, 2025 | DWC posts adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) |
| July 2, 2025 | DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory |
| July 2, 2025 | DWC Adopts Updates to MTUS Drug List Effective August 6, 2025 |
| July 1, 2025 | DWC Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Scheduled for July 16, 2025 |
| July 1, 2025 | DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers) |
| June 26, 2025 | DWC Announces Official Launch for the New Pharmacy Fee Calculator |
| June 23, 2025 | DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) |
| June 18, 2025 | DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services) |
| June 16, 2025 | DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) |
| April 24, 2025 | DWC Announces Pilot Testing for the New Pharmacy Fee Calculator |
| April 17, 2025 | DWC Issues Notice of Second 15-day Public Comment Period for Utilization Review and Related Regulations |
| April 15, 2025 | DWC Posts Reminder for the Return-to-Work Supplement Program (RTWSP) Application Requirements |
| April 8, 2025 | DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory |
| April 8, 2025 | DIR, DWC Releases Independent Medical Review (IMR) Report for 2024 |
| April 7, 2025 | DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) |
| April 7, 2025 | DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers) |
| April 3, 2025 | DWC Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Scheduled for April 16, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 | DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services) |
| March 14, 2025 | DWC Posts Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services) |
| February 27, 2025 | DWC Invites Physicians and Pharmacists to Apply for Appointment to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee for 2025-2027 Term |
| February 27, 2025 | DWC Provides Update on Virtual Courtroom Transition and Installation of Public Wi-Fi |
| February 27, 2025 | DWC Issues Notice of 15 Day Public Comment Period for Utilization Review and Related Regulations |
| February 13, 2025 | DWC Invites Stakeholder Comment on Proposed Regulatory Update to Medical Provider Network and Rules for Medical Treatment Billing |
| February7, 2025 | DWC Issues Notice of Public Hearing on March 14, 2025 for Proposed Evidence-Based Update and Adoption to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule |
| February 6, 2025 | DWC Posts Additional Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory |
| February 4, 2025 | DWC Posts Revised Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services) |
| January 31, 2025 | DWC Posts Fee Schedule Adjustments for Hospital Outpatient Departments / Ambulatory Surgical Centers |
| January 23, 2025 | DWC Announces Agenda for 32nd Annual Educational Conference |
| January 8, 2025 | DWC Accepting Applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Examination on April 5-11 |
| January 8, 2025 | DWC Updates Online Education Modules for Workers’ Compensation Community |
| January 2, 2025 | DWC Posts Reminder for Submission of Annual Report of Inventory for Claims Reported During Calendar Year 2024 |
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