California Department of Industrial Relations
10/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2026 16:43
DWC updates inpatient hospital fee schedule for December 2026 Medicare changes
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The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has posted an order updating the inpatient hospital section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to reflect changes to the Medicare payment system as required by Labor Code section 5307.1. The order adopts fourth-quarter 2026 Medicare updates for services rendered on or after December 1, 2026. The order is available on DWC's OMFS webpage.
The California Department of Industrial Relations' Division of Workers' Compensation monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims and provides administrative and judicial services to help resolve disputes related to claims for workers' compensation benefits.
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