Important Resources

Below are a selection of links to resources we've found helpful.

Division of Workers' Compensation

Independent Bill Review (IBR) emergency regulations
View the DWC's Independent Bill Review (IBR) emergency regulations.
Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS)
Download the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS).
Division of Workers' Compensation - Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS)
The Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) is promulgated by the DWC administrative director under Labor Code section 5307.1 and can be found in sections 9789.10 et seq. of Title 8, California Code of Regulations. It is used for payment of medical services required to treat work related injuries and illnesses.
Department of Industrial Relations - 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.
Division of Workers' Compensation - Forms
A list of all DWC forms available online.
The Workers' Compensation Pharmacy Fee Schedule - Simple Prescription
Workers' compensation dispensed pharmaceuticals are priced using the Medi-Cal pharmacy fee rates.

California Regulations & Labor Code

The Workers’ Compensation Laws of California
The official site for California legislative information. This site is maintained by the Legislative Counsel of California, pursuant to California law.
The Labor Code
Insurance Code
Unemployment Insurance Code
California Code of Regulations (CCR)
The California Code of Regulations (CCR), is the official compilation and publication of the regulations adopted, amended or repealed by state agencies pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Properly adopted regulations that have been filed with the Secretary of State have the force of law.
CCR Search Engine
The online California Code of Regulations (CCR). This website is maintained by West under contract with the State of California Office of Administrative Law to provide free public access to the full text of the CCR.

Associations and Helpful Resources

CSIMS
The California Society Of Industrial Medicine is here to help our members excel in practice, as they help injured workers get their lives back together. CSIMS is the only organization exclusively representing the private physician practicing occupational medicine in California. Please visit the CSIMS web site for more information.