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NEW! 5/11/2008 12:32:03 PM EST

California's Proposed 2009 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule - Is Your Head Spinning Yet?

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Posted by Robert G. Rassp, Esq.

DWC Unveils Proposed Rules

On May 9, 2008, the Division of Workers’ Compensation announced the long awaited revision of the permanent disability rating schedule (PDRS) which changes the arrangement of FEC adjustments for each injured part of body and also increases each FEC multiplier as well.

Effective Dates for 2009 PDRS

The proposed 2009 PDRS, mandated by Cal. Lab. Code &

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Editor's Corner

5/10/2008 12:10:11 AM EST

What in the Heck is an Expert Content Provider?

Posted by Karen C Yotis
LexisNexis Insurance Law Center Staff

Have you seen the lead story in our Movers & Shakers section about Meckler Bulger & Tilson being selected as the first LexisNexis Expert Content Provider for Insurance? Sounds impressive, doesn’t it? But what the heck does it mean?

Well, in corporate-speak, it means that the Meckler firm is

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CA Division of Workers' Comp News

5/9/2008 1:29:29 PM EST

All About EAMS

Posted by Colleen Casey
Colleen Casey

As the DWC starts its transition to a "less paper" world, the workers' comp community will need to have ready access to everything related to EAMS (Electronic Adjudication Management System.) How will conferences and trials be conducted? What type of equipment do I need to use EAMS? How will privacy concerns be addressed?

I. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

All of these questions and more can be found on the DWC website by clicking on: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc

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CA Division of Workers' Comp News

4/28/2008 10:17:41 AM EST

Easing into EAMS

Posted by Colleen Casey
Colleen Casey

I. Overview of the System

DWC is entering the digital age. The Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS) will allow us to switch from paper to paperless in a gradual three-step process.

Phase 1 - Creation of the EAMS system
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Workers' Compensation

4/22/2008 12:53:38 PM EST

Silent PPO Webinar: Recording and Materials Now Available

Posted by Robin E Kobayashi
LexisNexis Insurance Law Center Staff

Available now for a limited time! The recording and power point presentation for the LexisNexis webinar The Silent PPO Dilemna: California’s Medical Providers Harmed by Stealth Contracts are now posted on this site.

To listen to the audio recording and to access the power point presentation of the Silent PPO webinar, go to Continue reading >>

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