Division of Workers' Compensation

The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims, and provides administrative and judicial services to assist in resolving disputes that arise in connection with claims for workers' compensation benefits.

DWC's mission is to minimize the adverse impact of work-related injuries on California employees and employers.



If you are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19 including fever, cough, shortness of breath, or if you are feeling ill, please do not come to a DWC office. You may contact your attorney or email the district office. Refer to the district office page for email and other contact information.

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March 2024

March 25, 2024 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services)
March 7, 2024 DWC Posts Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services)

February 2024

February 28, 2024 DWC Launches Online Education Modules for Workers’ Compensation Community
February 28, 2024 DWC Posts Additional Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers)
February 26, 2024 DWC Issues Notice of Rulemaking Action to Adopt Revisions to the Official Medical Fee Schedule (Pharmaceuticals) and Sets Public Hearing on April 11, 2024
February 21, 2024 DWC Posts Additional Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory
February 16, 2024 DWC Announces Relocation of San Jose Office
February 15, 2024 DWC Posts Revised MTUS Drug List Effective February 15, 2024

January 2024

January 23, 2024 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Physician and Non-Physician Practitioner Services
January 17, 2024 DWC Adopts Updates to MTUS Drug List Effective February 15, 2024
January 11, 2024 DWC Posts Reminder for Submission of Annual Report of Inventory for Claims Reported During Calendar Year 2023
January 11, 2024 DWC Posts Fee Schedule Adjustments for Hospital Outpatient Departments / Ambulatory Surgical Centers
January 5, 2024 DWC Accepting Applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Examination on April 6-12
January 4, 2024 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory